moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark
plug wire and ground it against the engine.
IV .Preparation
a.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used.
Remove all rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign objects which
could be picked up or thrown and cause personal injury or damage
to the machine.
b.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation or
while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes. Thrown
objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
c.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and
shirts. Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can be caught in movable
parts. Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals. Wear
leather work gloves when feeding material in the chipper chute.
d.
Before starting, check all bolts and screws for proper tightness to be
sure the machine is in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect
machine for any damage at frequent intervals.
e.
Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, as necessary.
f.
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is
spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin
and change clothes immediately.
.
Use only an approved gasoline container.
.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
.
Never fill machine indoors.
.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running.
.
Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
.
Fill fuel tank properly, provide enough space for fuel expansion.
.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
.
If gasoline spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move
machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the
engine.
.
Never stop the machine or fuel container inside where there is an
open flame, spark, or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, space
heater, clothes dryer, Etc.)
.
To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other
debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel
soaked debris.
.
Allow machine to cool 5 minutes before storing.
V. Operation
a.
Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding
chambers and discharge opening. Contact with the rotating
impeller can amputate fingers, hands, and feet.
