WARNING
This symbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
i safetyand/or property
I ofyourselfand others.
Readandfollowall
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate
i this machine.Failure
I to complywith these
instructionsmay result
i in personalinjury.When
you see this symbol.
i HEED ITS WARNING!
i Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis power machine
to personswho read.
i understand
andfollow the warnings
and instructions
i inthis manual
and on the machine.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust,some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle compo-
nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancer and
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machinewas built to be operatedaccording to the rulesfor safe operation in this
manual.As with any type of power equipment,carelessness or error on the part ofthe operator can
result in serious injury.This machine is capable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould result inserious injuryor death.
Training
1. Read,understand,and followall instructionsonthe ma- 1.
chineandin the manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassemble
andoperate.Keepthis manualina safe placefor future
and regularreferenceand for orderingreplacementparts.
2. Befamiliarwith allcontrolsandtheir properoperation. 2.
Knowhowtostopthe machineanddisengagethem
quickly.
3. Neverallow childrenunder 16years oldto operatethis
machine.Children16years old andovershould readand 3.
understandthe operationinstructionsandsafety rulesin
this manualand shouldbetrainedand supervisedbya
parent.
4. Neverallow adultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction. 4.
5. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,and childrenat least
75feetfromthe machinewhile it isin operation.Stop
machineif anyoneentersthe area.
6. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea. 5.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorless
anddeadly gas. 6.
7. Do notputhands andfeet nearrotatingpartsorin the
feedingchambersanddischargeopening.Contactwith
the rotatingimpellercanamputatefingers,hands,and
feet.
8. Neverattemptto unclogeitherthefeed intakeor
dischargeopening,removeor emptybag,or inspectand
repairthe machinewhilethe engineis running.Shutthe
engineoff andwait untilallmoving partshavecometo a
completestop. Disconnectthespark plugwire andground
it againsttheengine.
Preparation
Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto
beused. Removeall rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeign
objectswhichcouldbe pickedupor thrownandcause
personalinjuryor damageto the machine.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-
tionor whileperforminganadjustmentor repair,to protect
eyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancause serious
injuryto the eyes.
Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting
slacksandshirts. Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycan be
caughtin movableparts.Neveroperatethis machine
in barefeet or sandals.Wearleatherworkgloveswhen
feedingmaterialin thechipperchute.
Beforestarting,checkallboltsand screwsfor propertight-
nessto besurethe machineis in safeworkingcondition.
Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor anydamageatfrequent
intervals.
Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionslabels,as
necessary.
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextreme
care inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthe vaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyour clothes
whichcanignite.Washyour skinand changeclothes
immediately.
a. Useonly anapprovedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis hot
or running.
e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-
ing.
f. Neveroverfill fueltank. Filltankto nomorethan 1/2
inchbelowbottomof filler neckto providespacefor fuel
expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.
h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe itoff theengineand equip-
ment.Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutes
beforestartingtheengine.
i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere
there isan openflame,spark,or pilot light(e.g.furnace,
waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryer,etc.)
j. Toreducea fire hazard,keepmachinefreeof grass,
leaves,or otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoilor fuel
spillageand removeanyfuel soakeddebris.
k. Allowmachinetocool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.
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