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Summary of Important Safety Information
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This section provides a summary of the various safety procedures and measures that have been
presented throughout the manual. Keep this summary handy and refer to it to refresh your memory
about how to safely use your chipper/shredder.
WARNING
Carefully read and make sure you understand the following safety information before using the chipper/shredder.
Improper use or maintenance of the chipper/shredder can result in serious injury or death from amputation, lacerations,
entanglement, burns, or fire/explosion. Damage can also occur to windows, siding, vehicles, and bystanders from chips
and debris which can become projectiles.
Prohibition Against Modifications
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Never modify or alter the chipper/shredder in any way. Modifications can create serious safety hazards and will
also void the warranty.
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Fuel/exhaust system. Never modify the exhaust system, fuel tanks, or fuel lines. Carbon monoxide poisoning, fire,
or explosion could result.
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Engine. Do not tamper with the engine’s governor setting. Over-speeding the machine is dangerous and will cause
damage to the engine and other moving parts of the chipper/shredder.
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Guards. Do not operate chipper/shredder unless all guards and cover shields, which prevent access to moving parts
and entanglement and pinch points, are in place. Failure to guard the power transmission mechanisms may result in
serious injury or death.
Safety – Before Use
General
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Instruct operators. The chipper/shredder owner or rental company must instruct all operators in safe
chipper/shredder set-up and operation. Do not allow anyone to operate the chipper/shredder who has not read the
Owner’s Manual and been instructed on its safe use. Make sure Owner’s manual is with the chipper/shredder.
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Adults only. Only trained adults should operate and service the chipper/shredder. Do not let children operate.
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Under the influence. Never operate, or let anyone else operate, the chipper/shredder while under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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Intended use. Use this machine only for chipping wood and shredding shreddable items. Do not use for other
purposes, as unforeseen hazards or equipment damage may result.
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Controls and safety labels . Learn how to use the machine and its controls safely. Understand and follow all safety
labels. Replace any labels that are missing or have become unreadable.
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Weather. Never use in foul, bad or questionable weather, which causes a slippery ground condition.
Getting Ready
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Tripping. Clear all brush and debris from work walking area to eliminate tripping hazards.
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Flying debris . Clear area of foreign objects such as wire, rope, etc. that could become caught in moving machine
parts and ejected as a projectile. Inserting these objects into the chipper hopper could damage the flywheel and
cause injury.
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Operate OUTSIDE only – dangerous carbon monoxide exhaust! Engines give off carbon monoxide exhaust, a
poisonous gas that can kill. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. ONLY run chipper/shredder outdoors and
away from building air intakes. NEVER run chipper/shredder engine inside homes, garages, sheds, or other semi-
enclosed spaces. These spaces can trap poisonous gases.
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Cooling ventilation. The chipper/shredder needs adequate, unobstructed flow of air to allow for proper cooling of
engine and chipper/shredder. Do not allow debris to accumulate and block airflow.
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Transporting. During transporting, take precautions to make sure chipper/shredder will not tip over and cause a
fuel leak hazard. Never move, load or transport the chipper/shredder while the engine is running or flywheel is
turning. Shut down the engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect the spark plug and
then wait five minutes before moving.