LawnMaster FD1501 - Yard Chipper Specific Safety

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and
high or locked-up place out of reach of children.
■ Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and
to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect
appliance cord periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility.
Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from
oil and grease.
■ Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting,
and any other condition that may a󰀨ect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this
manual.
■ When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
■ To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The appliance plug will t into a
polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not t fully into the extension cord, reverse
the plug. If the plug still does not t, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension
cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will t into the polarized wall outlet only
one way. If the plug does not t fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not
t, contact a qualied electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug,
extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
■ Always wear eye protection. A yard chipper can throw foreign objects into your eyes which could
cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear safety goggles (not glasses). Ordinary eyeglasses
have only impact-resistant lenses. They are NOT safety goggles.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR YARD CHIPPERS
■ Be thoroughly familiar with the operation of the chipper before initial use.
■ NEVER put your hands into the hopper. Always use the push paddle supplied with your chipper to
push items into the hopper.
■ DO NOT try to force objects that exceed the recommended diameter and capacity of the chipper:
1-1/2" (38 mm).
■ AVOID ACCIDENTAL START-UPS. Be sure switch is OFF when plugging in.
■ DO NOT FORCE THE CHIPPER. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of injury at the rate
for which it was designed.
■ Before putting objects into the hopper, remove any stones, debris, or objects that could damage the
blades.
■ During operation, ensure that there are no other persons or animals within a radius of 50 feet. Stop
using the machine while people, especially children, or pets, are nearby.
■ NEVER reach under the chipper until it has completely stopped. The blade may continue to rotate
for a time after being switched OFF.
■ MAKE all adjustments with the power OFF and the chipper disconnected from the power source.
■ ALWAYS use accessories provided or recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use substitutes.
■ KEEP guards in place and in working order. Keep blades sharp. Keep hands and feet away from
cutting areas.