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PN 18280-00 R041306
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SAFETY
DANGER / POISON
SHIELD EYES
EXPLOSIVE GASES
CAN CAUSE
BLINDNESS OR
INJURY
NO
• SPARKS
• FLAMES
• SMOKING
SULFURIC
ACID
CAN CAUSE
BLINDNESS OR
SEVERE BURNS
FLUSH EYES
IMMEDIATELY
WITH WATER
GET
MEDICAL
HELP
FAST
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT TIP. KEEP VENT CAPS TIGHT AND LEVEL.
Improper use and care of the battery on electric start models
can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
Always observe the following safety precautions.
Poison/Danger - Causes Severe Burns. The battery contains
sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. keep
out of reach of children.
ANTIDOTE-External Contact:
Flush immediately with
lots of water.
ANTIDOTE-Internal:
Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or
vegetable oil. Call a physician immediately.
ANTIDOTE-Eye Contact:
Flush with water for 15
minutes. Get prompt medical attention.
The battery produces explosive gases. keep sparks, flame
or cigarettes away. ventilate area when charging battery.
Always wear safety goggles when working near battery.
The battery contains toxic materials. Do not damage bat-
tery case. If case is broken or damaged, avoid contact with
battery contents.
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Rotate the discharge tube to face the opposite direction of
the towing vehicle before towing.
Insert transport safety pin and clip, and set turntable brake
handle to locked position.
Connect hitch safety chains. Tighten and secure trailer hitch
bolts. Do not attempt to tow the trailer if the vehicle is not
equipped with a 2” ball.
Do not exceed maximum towing speed, indicated on tire
sidewall. Inflate tires to manufacturers specifications as
stated on the tire sidewall.
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1.7 ToWINg sAfETY
Optimum towing performance can be achieved by maintain-
ing a horizontal trailer hitch.
Check wheel lug bolts periodically to ensure they are tight
and secure.
Make sure the jack stand and the rear stabilizer on trailer
are in the uP position during towing.
Never allow passengers to ride on the chipper.
If applicable, shut off fuel supply when towing.
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1.8 bATTERY sAfETY
Neutralize acid spills with a baking soda and water solution.
Properly dispose of a damaged or worn-out battery. Check
with local authorities for proper disposal methods.
Do not short circuit battery. Severe fumes and fire can
result.
Before working with electrical wires or components, discon-
nect battery ground (negative) cable first. Disconnect posi-
tive cable second. Reverse this order when reconnecting
battery cables.
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Before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing an acces-
sory, shut off the machine, disconnect the battery, remove
the ignition key and make sure all moving parts have come
to a complete stop.
Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals. Refer
to the parts manual for part numbers when ordering safety
decals from an authorized dealer.
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1.6 MAINTENANcE AND sToRAgE sAfETY
Allow machine to cool before storing in an enclosure.
Store the machine out of reach of children and where fuel
vapors will not reach an open flame or spark.
Never store this machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a
building where fumes may be ignited by an open flame or
spark. Ignition sources can be hot water and space heaters,
furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.
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