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Owner’s Manual
Instructions for Installation/Set-up, Operation, Servicing, & Storage
Portable Outdoor Use-Only, Power Take-Off (PTO) Chipper
Make sure you completely read and understand this manual before using the chipper for the first time. If
you have any questions, contact your retail or rental dealer or NorTrac Customer Service at 1-800-521-
0438
WARNING
READ and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using the chipper
!
Failure to properly set
up, operate, and maintain this chipper could result in
serious injury or death
to the operator or bystanders.
In
addition,
PTO shaft can become airborne and cause severe injury
if improperly secured.
In particular, be aware of the following hazards:
Failure to properly mount and secure the chipper to the tractor may cause the unit to flip violently during
use, which could cause severe injury to the operator or bystanders, or damage to surrounding objects.
Never operate the chipper without proper PTO guarding, including a freely rotating shaft guard. Clothing or
hair can become rapidly entangled in unguarded rotating PTO shaft or connections, resulting in
serious
injury or death.
Make sure PTO driveline shaft is securely locked at both ends. An unlocked PTO shaft can whip or become
dangerously airborne.
Keep hands and feet away from inlet and discharge openings.
Do not allow children under the age of 18 or untrained adults to operate.
Wear eye protection and other personal protection against flying debris.
Do not attempt to perform adjustments, declog or clean unit while engine is running.
Make sure no children or bystanders are within 100’ (feet) of chipping operation.
Protect cars, windows and other objects within 100’ from flying debris.
Be aware of potential for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Avoid using in slippery, muddy, wet or icy conditions where falls may occur.
These and other hazards in the manual and summarized at the end under “Important Safety
Information.”
STOP!
ASSEMBLY REQUIRED:
This product requires assembly before use. Some of the components in this unit
are heavy and cannot be lifted by one person safely. Please plan on assembling this product when another person
can be available to help out. See “Assembly Instructions” section for instructions.
INSPECT COMPONENTS:
Closely inspect to make sure no components are missing or damaged.
See the “Receiving and Transporting” section for instructions on whom to contact to report missing or
damaged parts.
Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders
Call your dealer or NorTrac Customer Service 1-800-521-0438
MODEL NUMBER: 296025
SERIAL NUMBER: _____________
M296025D
