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SAFETY OPERATION
Brush and limbs should always be fed butt end
first.
At least two people should be on the job site at
all times. No one should ever operate the chipper
alone.
It is the operator's responsibility to ensure that
other workers or bystanders are kept away from
the path of discharged chips.
Be prepared in case of an accident. Always have
a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy at the job
site.
Never attempt to unclog the chipper or perform
any other type of maintenance when the chipper
is running.
Before performing any maintenance on the chip-
per, always turn off the engine and remove the
ignition key.
Also, keep in mind that the chipper disc will coast
for several minutes after the machine is shut off.
ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN THE DISC
HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAIN-
TENANCE.
Never open the chipper hood until you are
certain the disc has come to a complete stop.
NEVER, UNDER ANY CIRCUM-
STANCES, RUN THE CHIPPER WITH
THE CHIPPER HOOD OPEN.
Always use the
disc lock pin to hold disc in place
before performing any knife maintenance.
Turn Engine Off, Remove Ignition Key and WAIT for Disc
to come to a complete stop before attempting maintenance.
Never open Chipper Hood until Disc comes to a
complete Stop.
Use Disc Lock Pin to hold Disc in Place.