2
3 INCH CHIPPER/SHREDDER
SAFETY
1.3 bEFoRE opERaTING
1.4 opERaTIoN saFETY
Read and understand this owner’s manual. Be
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completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this equipment.
Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
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decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments
or accessories.
Keep safety decals clean and legible. Replace missing
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or illegible safety decals.
Obtain and wear safety glasses and use hearing
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protection at all times when operating this machine.
Avoid wearing loose fitted clothing. Never operate this
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machine while wearing clothing with drawstrings that
could wrap around or get caught in the machine.
Do not operate this machine if you are under the
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influence of alcohol, medications, or substances that
can affect your vision, balance or judgment. Do not
operate if tired or ill. you must be in good health to
operate this machine safely.
Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of
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bystanders. Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children. It is recommended
that bystanders keep at least 50 feet (15 meters) away
from the area of operation.
Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
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use only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. Engine
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exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly
poison that is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Do not
operate this equipment in or near buildings, windows
or air conditioners.
Always use an approved fuel container. Do not remove
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gas cap or add fuel when engine is running. Add fuel
to a cool engine only.
Do not fill fuel tank indoors. Keep open flames, sparks,
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smoking materials and other sources of combustion
away from fuel.
Do not operate machine without guards, deflectors,
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doors, and shields in place. Failure to do so may cause
serious injury or death.
Keep all guards, deflectors, doors, and shields in good
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working condition.
Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine,
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shut off the machine and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the battery
and remove the ignition key where applicable.
Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners
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are secured, tightened and in proper working condition
before starting the machine.
Do not transport or move machine while it is operating
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or running.
Always stand clear of discharge area when operating
1.
this machine. Keep face and body away from feed and
discharge openings.
Keep hands and feet out of feed
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and discharge openings while
machine is operating to avoid
serious personal injury. Stop
and allow machine to come to
a complete stop before clearing
obstructions.
Set up your work site so you are not endangering traffic
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and the public. Take great care to provide adequate
warnings.
Do not climb on machine when operating. Keep proper
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balance and footing at all times.
Check cutting chamber to verify it is empty before
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starting the machine.
The disk will continue to rotate after being disengaged.
6.
Shut off the machine and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop before inspecting or
servicing any part of the machine. Disconnect the
battery and remove the ignition key if applicable.
Do not insert branches with a diameter larger than the
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max chipper capacity into machine or machine damage
may occur.
When feeding material into machine, do not allow metal,
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rocks, bottles, cans or any other foreign material to be
fed into the machine.
Ensure debris does not blow into traffic, parked cars,
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or pedestrians.
Keep the machine clear of debris and other
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accumulations.
Do not allow processed material to build up in the
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discharge area. This may prevent proper discharge
and can result in kickback of material through the feed
opening.
If the machine becomes clogged, the
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cutting mechanism strikes any foreign
object, or the machine starts vibrating
or making an unusual noise, shut off
machine immediately and make sure all
moving parts have come to a complete
stop. Disconnect the battery and remove
the ignition key if applicable. After the machine stops: A)
Inspect for damage, B) Replace or repair any damaged
parts, and C) Check for and tighten any loose parts.
On electric start models, disconnect cables from battery
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before doing any inspection or service. Remove key.
Check blade bolts for proper torque after every 8 hours
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of operation. Check blades and rotate or resharpen
daily or as required to keep blades sharp. Failure to do
so may cause poor performance, damage or personal
injury and will void the machine warranty.
