Chipper/Shredder
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Gasoline
SAFETY WARNING!
Gasoline is extremely ammable and can
be highly explosive.
Always keep a re extinguisher near the
Chipper/Shredder during operation.
• Always use an approved container for
gasoline.
• Avoid open ames or sparks while
doing maintenance or refueling.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add
gasoline when the engine is running or
while it is hot.
• Never ll the fuel tank indoors (fumes
can collect).
• Wipe up spilled gasoline immediately.
• Do not store gasoline in a room with
an appliance that has a pilot light, or
where electrical appliances with auto-
matic switches could cause sparks.
• Always store gasoline outside in a
safety can (a can which has a ame
arrestor and pressure relief valve in
pour spout).
• Gasoline fumes are heavy and will
sink to the lowest point, collecting and
becoming more and more hazardous.
1 part gasoline in 20 parts air will ex-
plode easily and violently.
• Never store the equipment with gaso-
line in the tank inside a building where
fumes may reach an open ame or
spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
Guards & Shields
• Keep the equipment and attachments
in good operating condition.
• Keep all safety devices in place.
• Replace all worn, damaged, unusable,
missing or lost safety shields and
guards before operating the equip-
ment.
Safety Decals
• If safety related or instructional decals
become illegible or are removed, re-
place them immediately.
• If you replace parts that have decals
attached to them, make sure the
decals are replaced with current ver-
sions, and that decals are on the re-
placement parts before the machine is
operated again.
• New decals may be obtained from
your local Harper Dealer.
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