Echo 72928 Owners Manual v.7 - Manual (Page 7)

9 INCH CHIPPER 3
SAFETY
Danger / PoiSon
SHIElD EyES
ExPlOSIVE gASES
CAN CAUSE
BlINDNESS OR
INJURy
NO
• SPARKS
• FLAMES
• SMOKING
SUlFURIC
ACID
CAN CAUSE
BlINDNESS OR
SEVERE BURNS
FlUSH EyES
IMMEDIATEly
WITH WATER
gET
MEDICAl
HElP
FAST
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHIlDREN. DO NOT TIP. KEEP VENT CAPS TIgHT AND lEVEl.
Improper use and care of the battery on electric start 1.
models can result in serious personal injury or prop-
erty damage. Always observe the following safety
precautions.
Poison/Danger - Causes Severe Burns. The battery
2.
contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes
or clothing. Keep out of reach of children.
ANTIDOTE-External Contact: Flush immediately
with lots of water.
ANTIDOTE-Internal: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg
or vegetable oil. Call a physician immediately.
ANTIDOTE-Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15
minutes. get prompt medical attention.
The battery produces explosive gases. Keep sparks, 3.
flame or cigarettes away. Ventilate area when charg-
ing battery. Always wear safety goggles when working
near battery.
The battery contains toxic materials. Do not damage
4.
battery case. If case is broken or damaged, avoid
contact with battery contents.
Neutralize acid spills with a baking soda and water
5.
solution. Properly dispose of a damaged or worn-out
battery. Check with local authorities for proper disposal
methods.
Do not short circuit battery. Severe fumes and fire
6.
can result.
Before working with electrical wires or components,
7.
disconnect battery ground (negative) cable first. Dis-
connect positive cable second. Reverse this order
when reconnecting battery cables.
1.5 baTTerY SafeTY
Rotate the discharge tube to face the opposite direction 1.
of the towing vehicle before towing.
Connect hitch safety chains. Make sure trailer hitch
2.
bolts are tight and secure. Do not attempt to attach
the pintle hitch to a ball type vehicle hitch.
Do not exceed maximum towing speed of 55 miles
3.
per hour. Inflate tires to manufacturer's specifications,
as stated on the tire sidewall. Check wheel lug bolts
periodically to make sure they are secure.
Make sure the jack stand and the rear stabilizer on
4.
trailer are in the UP position to clear the ground during
towing. Place the jack stand on a level surface and
secure it in the DOWN position before use.
Never allow passengers to ride on the chipper.
5.
1.7 ToWing SafeTY
Before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing an 1.
accessory, shut off the machine, disconnect the bat-
tery, remove the ignition key and make sure all moving
parts have come to a complete stop.
Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals. Re-
2.
fer to the parts manual for part numbers when ordering
safety decals from your chipper dealer.
Allow machine to cool before storing in an enclosure.
3.
Store the machine out of reach of children and where 4.
fuel vapors will not reach an open flame or spark.
Never store this machine with fuel in the fuel tank
5.
inside a building where fumes may be ignited by an
open flame or spark. Ignition sources can be hot water
and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves,
electric motors, etc.
1.6 mainTenanCe/STorage SafeTY