MTD 24A-464G729 - Operation; Maintenance and Storage

Operation
1. Donot puthands andfeet nearrotatingpartsor in the
feedingchambersand dischargeopening.Contactwith the
rotatingimpellercanamputatefingers, hands,andfeet.
2. Beforestartingthe machine,makesurethe chipperchute,
feed intake,and cuttingchamberareemptyandfreeof all
debris.
3. Thoroughlyinspectall materialto beshreddedand remove
any metal,rocks,bottles,cans,orotherforeignobjects
which couldcausepersonalinjuryor damagetothe
machine.
4. f it becomesnecessaryto pushmaterialthroughthe
shredderhopper,usea smalldiameterstick. Do notuse
your hands orfeet.
5. f the impellerstrikesa foreignobject or ifyour machine
should start makinganunusualnoiseor vibration,
immediatelyshuttheengineoff.Allowthe impellertocome
to a completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplugwire,ground
itagainstthe engineandperformthe followingsteps:
a. Inspectfor damage.
b. Repairorreplaceanydamagedparts.
c. Checkfor anyloosepartsand tightento assure
continuedsafeoperation.
6. Donotallow anaccumulationof processedmaterialto build
upinthe dischargearea.Thiscan preventproperdischarge
and result in kickbackof materialthroughthefeed opening.
7. Donotattemptto shredorchip materiallargerthan
specifiedonthe machineor inthis manual.Personalinjury
or machinedamagecouldresult.
8. Neverattemptto unclogeitherthe feedintakeordischarge
openingwhilethe engineis running.Shutthe engineoff,
wait untilall movingpartshavestopped,disconnectthe
spark plugwire andgroundit againsttheenginebefore
clearingdebris.
9. Neveroperatewithoutthe shredderhopper,chipperchute,
or chutedeflectorproperlyattachedto the machine.Never
emptyor changedischargebagwhiletheengineis running.
10.Keepall guards,deflectorsand safetydevicesin placeand
operatingproperly.
11.Keepyourface andbody backand to theside ofthe chipper
chute whilefeedingmaterialintothe machineto avoid
accidentalkickbackinjuries.
12.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light.
13.Donotoperatethis machineon a paved,gravelor non-level
surface.
14.Donotoperatethis machinewhile underthe influenceof
alcohol ordrugs.
15.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do
nottouch.
16.Neverpickupor carrymachinewhilethe engineisrunning.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir proper
operationregularly.
2. Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessat frequent
intervalsto keepthe machinein safeworkingcondition.
Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor anydamageand repair,if
needed.
3. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stopthe engine
andmakecertainthe impellerand all movingparts have
stopped.Disconnectthe sparkplugwire and groundit
againsttheengineto preventunintendedstarting.
4. Do notchangethe enginegovernorsettingsor overspeed
theengine.The governorcontrolsthemaximumsafe
operatingspeedof theengine.
5. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as neces-
sary.
6. Followthis manualforsafe loading,unloading,transporting,
andstorageofthis machine.
7. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere
thereisan openflame,sparkor pilotlightsuchas a water
heater,furnace,clothesdryer,etc.
8. Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualfor properinstructions
onoff-seasonstorage.
9. If thefueltank hasto bedrained,dothis outdoors.
10.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil,
etc.to protectthe environment.
Do not modify engine
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modifyengineinany
way.Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcan leadto a runaway
engineandcauseit tooperateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamper
withfactorysettingofenginegovernor.
Notice regarding Emissions
Engineswhicharecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)
arecertifiedto operateonregularunleadedgasoline,and may
includethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica-
tion(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifso equipped.
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useofthis powermachineto personswho read,un-
derstandand followthe warningsand instructionsin this manual
andonthe machine.
Practices
WARNING
This symbol points
out importantsafety
instructions,which if
not followed,could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Readand followall
instructions inthis man-
ual beforeattemptingto
operate this machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructionsmay
result in personalinjury.
When you see this
symbol.
HEED iT S WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to personswho read.
understand
and followthe warnings
and instructions
in this manua
and on the machine.
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