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 State of 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 of the operator can
result in serious injury.This machine is capable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultinserious injuryor death.
Training
1. Read,understand,and followall instructionsonthe ma- 1.
chineandin the manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassemble
andoperate.Keepthis manualinasafe placefor future
and regularreferenceand for orderingreplacementparts.
2. Befamiliarwith allcontrolsandtheir properoperation. 2.
Knowhowtostopthe machineanddisengagethem
quickly.
3. Neverallow childrenunder16years oldto operatethis
machine.Children16years old andovershouldreadand 3.
understandthe operationinstructionsandsafety rulesin
this manualand shouldbetrainedand supervisedbya
parent.
4. Neverallow adultstooperatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction. 4.
5. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,and childrenat least
75feetfromthe machinewhile it isin operation.Stop
machineif anyoneentersthe area.
6. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in apoorlyventilatedarea. 5.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorless
anddeadly gas. 6.
7. Do notputhandsandfeet 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 plugwireandground
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
injurytothe 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.Gasolineis extremelyflammable
andthe vaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyourclothes
whichcanignite.Washyourskinand changeclothes
immediately.
a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
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 nomorethan1/2
inchbelowbottomof filler neckto providespacefor fuel
expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.
h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe itoff theengineand equip-
ment.Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5minutes
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. Allowmachinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
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