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PART 3: OPERATING THE WOODCHIPPER
WARNING
A.
Read and understand all instructions, safety precautions, and/or warnings listed in “PART
I: General Safety Rules” before operating the WOODCHIPPER. If any doubt or question
arises about the correct or safe method of performing anything found in this manual,
please contact the dealers in your area.
B.
When operating the Woodchipper, make sure you are standing in the safe operating
area (OPERATOR ZONE). You must always stay in the safe operating area when the ram is
in motion (whether extending or retracting). Never place any part of your body into a
position that causes an unsafe operating condition.
C.
Before loading and operating the Woodchipper, always wear protective gear, including
safety goggles, hearing protection, tight-fitting gloves without draw strings or loose cuffs,
and steel-toed shoes.
D.
Knowing the correct and incorrect methods of Chipping Woods. Never using an incorrect
or unsafe method.
STARTING
1.
Position your Woodchipper on flat, dry ground, and then stop the front wheel with brake,
make sure the machine cannot be moved.
2.
Make sure the fuel shut-
off valve is in the “ON” position
.
3.
Move the choke control lever to the “CHOKE” position (should only be needed if the
engine is cold).
4.
Move the
throttle control lever to the “
FAST
” position.
5.
Recoil
Start: Turn the Ignition Switch to the “On” position
. Grasp the recoil starter handle
and gently pull until you feel resistance. Let the cord retract a little bit then pull the cord
rapidly to start the engine. One or two pulls usually starts the engine.
6.
Electric Start: Turn and hold the Key in the start position until Engine starts then let the
Key return to run position.
7.
Move the choke control lever (if used for cold engine) slowly back to the
“RUN” po
sition
when the engine is running well.
8.
If the Woodchipper has not been running (cold engine), warm up the engine by running
the engine at half throttle for 3 to 4 minutes, then advance the engine throttle control to
the maximum speed.
STOPPING
1.
Move the Throttle Lever to IDLE.
2.
Recoil Start: Turn the Ignition Switch to the OFF position.
3.
Electric Start: Turn the Key to the OFF position.
