MechMaxx P4206 - Feeding Materials; Unclogging; Moving; Machine Use and Care

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SAFETY
Keep your face and body back from the chipper hopper and
discharge chute to avoid injury from accidental bounce
back of material.
Feed only clean materials into the machine. Foreign
matter such as soil, sand, grit, stones, pieces of
metal,etc. will damage the sharp edge of the cutting
knives. Root balls and dead wood will also dull the blades
quickly
Avoid feeding pine needles, flax and cabbage tree leaves
into the machine; these stringy materials can wrap
around the rotor shaft and work their way into the bearing.
Avoid feeding short, stubby pieces of wood into the
machine; they tend to bounce and spin in the feed
hopper.Feed these short pieces together with longer
pieces. After becoming familiar with the machine,prune to
suit its capabilities.
This machine is self-feeding, do not force branches into
the blades.Allow the machine to automatically feed
through.Allow time for the machine to reach the highest
spinning revolutions before feeding the next load of
branches.
Never allow processed material to build up in the
discharge area.This can prevent proper discharge and
result in kickback from the chipper hopper.
Never attempt to unclog either the feed hopper or
discharge chute while the engine is running.Immediately
shut off the engine,allow the cutting disk to come to a
complete stop, and then remove the clogged material.
Inspect for damage and check for any loose parts for
repair or replacement.
Whenever you leave the operating position or if you have
to remove processed material, leaves, or debris from the
machine, always shut down the engine, and ensure the
engine is switched to"off" to prevent accidental starting,
and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop.
Before opening the cutting disk housing,always make
sure the engine is switched off,the cutting disk is at a
complete standstill, and the belt drive is disengaged.
Move the machine at least 10 feet away from the refuel-
ing point before starting engine.
This chipper shredder is for movement by hand only. Never
attempt to tow the machine on public highways, roads,or
thoroughfares.
Position the machine in such a way that it can not move
during maintenance,cleaning, adjustment, assembly of
accessories or spare parts,as well as under storage
Do not force the machine.Use the correct machine for
your application. The correct machine will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
Do not run the engine at a high speed when youare not
working.
Always stop the engine before moving the machine, and
watch out for sharp objects that could pierce the tires.
Never reach with your hands inside the feed hopper past
the rubber flap while operating the machine.
Keep combustible substances away from the engine
when it is hot.
Do not tilt the machine while the engine is running
Never operate this machine without the feed hopper or
discharge chute properly attached.
OPERATING ZONE
FEEDING MATERIALS
UNCLOGGING
MOVING
MACHINE USE AND CARE