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A.
Keep children and pets at least 50 feet from the working area and ensure they are
under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
B.
Be alert and turn the machine off if children or pets enter the work area.
C.
Never allow children to operate the Woodchipper.
SAFETY WITH GASOLINE - POWERED MACHINES
WARNING
Gasoline is a highly flammable liquid. Gasoline also gives off flammable vapor that can be
easily ignited and cause a fire or explosion. Never overlook the hazards of gasoline. Always
follow these precautions:
A.
Never run the engine in an enclosed area or without proper ventilation as the exhaust
from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, tasteless, and a
deadly poisonous gas.
B.
Store all fuel and oil in containers specifically designed and approved for this purpose
and keep away from heat and open flame, and out of the reach of children.
C.
Replace rubber fuel lines and grommets when worn or damaged and after 5 years of
use.
D.
Fill the gasoline tank outdoors with the engine off and allow the engine to cool
completely. Don't handle gasoline if you or anyone nearby is smoking, or if you're
near anything that could cause it to ignite or explode. Reinstall the fuel tank cap and
fuel container cap securely.
E.
If you spill gasoline, do not attempt to start the engine. Move the machine away from
the area of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until the gas vapors have
dissipated. Wipe up any spilled fuel to prevent a fire hazard and properly dispose of
the waste.
F.
Allow the engine to cool completely before storing in any enclosure. Never store a
machine that has gas in the tank, or a fuel container, near an open flame or spark
such as a water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, or furnace.
G.
Never adjust or repairs with the engine running. Shut down the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental
starting, wait 5 minutes before adjusting or repairs.
H.
Never tamper with the engine’s governor setting. The governor controls
the
maximum safe operation speed and protects the engine. Over-speeding the engine is
dangerous and will cause damage to the engine and to the other moving parts of the
machine. If required see your authorized dealer for engine governor adjustments.
I.
Keep combustible substances away from the engine when it is hot.
J.
Never cover the machine while the muffler is still hot.
K.
Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner or the carburetor air intake cover
removed. Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard. Do not use flammable
solutions to clean air filter.
L.
The muffler and engine become very hot and can cause a severe burn: do not touch.
