Owner’s Manual
Operation, Maintenance and Safety Instructions
G
ravity Feed 4” Wood Chipper
2964050 (Model: 13-21T-13H)
Important: Read carefully before use. Keep for future reference.
Make sure you completely read and understand this manual before using the chipper for the first
time. If you have any questions, contact your retail or rental dealer or DOSKO Customer Service
at 1-800-822-0295 or 1-763-428-2237.
WARNING
READ and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using the chipper! Failure to properly
operate, and maintain this chipper could result in serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders.
All machines have hazards associated with their operation. This chipper has certain special hazards that
you must be aware of. As an operator or owner you have a duty to be aware of these hazards and know
preventive measures to avoid them. In particular, be aware of the following:
· Keep hands and feet away from inlet and discharge openings.
· Do not allow children under the age of 18 or untrained adults to operate.
· Wear eye protection and other personal protection against flying debris.
· Check that the split housing is fastened shut
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Do not attempt to perform adjustments, declog or clean unit while engine is running.
· Make sure no children or bystanders are within 100’ (31 m) of chipping operation.
· Protect cars, windows and other objects within 100’ (31 m) from flying debris.
· Be aware of potential for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
· Prevent fires/explosions from fueling by using precautions described.
· Avoid burns from engine by not touching hot exhaust.
· Avoid using in slippery, muddy, wet or icy conditions where falls may occur.
· Only operate this machine in open space (e.g. not close to a wall or other fixed object) a
nd on
a
firm, level surface.
These and other hazards in the manual are summarized at the end under “Important Safety Information.”
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