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SAFETY OPERATION
MACHINE WARM-UP
1. Check all engine fluids.
2. Start the engine according to your Engine
Operator's Handbook which is located in
the rear of this manual.
3. Let the engine idle according to your
Engine Operator's Handbook until
engine is warmed up.
CHIPPING WOOD
1. Always position the throttle at full RPM
while chipping.
2. Feed material into infeed spout. Never
allow your hands to enter the infeed spout.
Feed short material by placing it on top of
longer material that is feeding into the
chipper.
NOTE: For proper break-in, it is recom-
mended that you begin by feeding 2" to 3" diam-
eter material into the chipper and gradually work
up to larger diameter material during the first 4 to
8 hours of operation.
3. Observe gauges throughout operation.
4. After the power is shut off, the chipper
drum will coast for several minutes. Never
loosen or remove the chipper hood or
attempt any other maintenance until
the drum and power unit are com-
pletely stopped.
Start the engine according to your Engine
Operators Manual.
Check all engine fluids.
Position the Throttle at full RPM when
chipping.
Never allow your hands to enter the infeed
spout.