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It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on or near
any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrester meeting any applicable local or state laws. Other states or federal areas may have similar
laws.
NEVER operate the machine without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.
Thorougly inspect where equipment is to be used and remove all forgein objects.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
Make sure chipper shredder is free of debris before starting the engine.
DO NOT put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening
at all times.
ALWAYS operate the chipper shredder outdoors, on a firm, level, earthen or grassy surface where the
unit will be stable and stay in position. Never attempt to operate the unit on a slope, or on a wet or slippery
surface where you could slip and fall toward the chipper cone or hopper openings.
DO NOT
operate without the debris bag in place because this unit discharges debris at high speeds.
If the unit is operated on hard ground, asphalt, concrete, or other hard surfaces without the collection
bag in place. material can ricochet off of the hard surface and cause an unsafe condition for users and
bystanders.
ALWAYS obey the size limitations for tree limbs and branches stated in the Waste Materials Guide
portion of this manual.
NEVER leave the machine running unattended. Always turn off the engine, wait for the rotor to come to a
complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug before leaving the area. Always move the unit to a safe
storage area when not in use.
ALWAYS stand to the side of the chipper cone when feeding tree limbs and branches into the unit, as tree
limbs, branches, and harder woods may kick back while being chipped.
ALWAYS
keep hands out of the chipper cone and shredder hopper when feeding materials. Never wrap
fingers tightly around branches as you are feeding them into the unit, as a sudden inward surge could pull
your hands and arms into the unit.
NEVER allow material to build up in the discharge area or shredding chamber, as this may cause new
material being fed into the machine to kickback with sufficient force to injure you or other bystanders.
NEVER allow material to build up around the engine during chipper shredder operation. This could result
in a fire, or overheating of the engine.
NEVER attempt to reposition or move the chipper shredder unit while it is running. Doing so could cause
the machine to tip over, and reaching to steady the unit could result in accidental insertion of your hands
into the chipper cone or shredder hopper areas.
NEVER continue to operate the machine if it starts making unusual noise or vibration. Shut the engine off
immediately, allow the rotor to stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and secure the wire away from the
spark plug. Inspect the unit for any signs of damage or foreign material in the chipping or shredding
areas. Remove any solid material that may be preventing the unit from operating properly.
NEVER attempt to clear clogs from the chipper cone, shredder hopper or discharge chute while the unit
is running. Always shut the engine off, allow the rotor to come to a complete stop, and remove the spark
plug wire from the spark plug before removing excess materials.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION