MechMaxx P4206 - Engine Safety; Fuel Safety; Specific Safety Rules; Prior to Starting

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SAFETY
This machine is equipped with an internal combustion
engine. Do not use on or near any unimproved, forest
covered, or brush covered land unless the exhaust system
is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable
local, state, or federal laws.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed area. The
exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing carbon monox-
ide, an odorless and deadly gas. Operate this unit only in a
well-ventilated outdoor area.
Do not tamper with the engine to run it at excessive
speeds. The maximum engine speed is preset by the
manufacturer and is within safety limits. See engine
manual.
Keep a Class B fire extinguisher on hand when operating
this Wood chipper in dry areas as a precautionary
measure.
Fuel is highly flammable, and its vapors can explode if
ignited. Take precautions when using to reduce the
chance of serious personal injury.
When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use an approved
fuel storage container while in a clean, well-ventilated
outdoor area. Do not smoke, or allow sparks, open flames,
or other sources of ignition near the area while adding fuel
or operating the unit. Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away
from exposed, live electrical parts and connections to
avoid sparking or arcing. These events could ignite fumes
or vapors.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling
the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or
add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is
hot. Do not operate the machine with known leaks in the
fuel system.
Never overfill the fuel tank. Fill the tank to no more than
1/2" below the bottom of the filler neck to provide space
for expansion as the heat of the engine can cause fuel to
expand.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely and
wipe up spilled fuel. Never operate the unit without the
fuel cap securely in place.
Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in
the tank.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. If fuel
is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the
machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating
any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
When fuel is spilled on yourself or your clothes, wash your
skin and change clothes immediately.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed and
approved for this purpose.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from
sparks, open flames, or other sources of ignition.
Never store fuel or a machine with fuel in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach a spark, open flame, or
any other source of ignition, such as a water heater,
furnace, or clothes dryer. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
Identify hazards and take preventive steps to avoid
accidents and minimize risk. Possible hazards include,
but are not limited to, moving parts, thrown objects,
weight of the machine and components, and the operat-
ing environment.
Thoroughly inspect the area in which you are working,
keeping it clean and free of debris to prevent tripping.
Operate on a flat level ground.
Before starting your chipper shredder: make sure the feed
hopper and cutting housing are empty and free of all
debris, check the oil level, make sure all nuts and bolts
are tight, and check the air pressure in the tires.
Never place any part of your body where it would be in
danger if movement should occur during assembly, instal-
lation, operation, maintenance, repair, or moving.
Never place your hands, feet, or any part of your body in
the chipper hopper, discharge opening, or near or under
any moving part while the machine is running. Keep the
area of discharge clear of people, animals, buildings,
glass, or anything else that will obstruct clear discharge,
causing injury or damage. Wind can also change
discharge direction, so be aware. If it becomes necessary
to push materials to the chipper hopper, use a small-di-
ameter stick, not your hands.
Keep all bystanders and pets at least 75 feet away. If you
are approached, stop the unit immediately.
ENGINE SAFETY
FUEL SAFETY
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
PRIOR TO STARTING
OPERATION SAFETY