Champion Power Equipment 91050 - Manual (Page 16)

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REV 91050-20140620
ENGLISH 91050
OPERATION
Chipper-Shredder Location
Never operate the chipper-shredder indoors or inside
any confined spaces, enclosures or buildings; including
garages, basements, and sheds. The chipper-shredder
must have at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) of clearance on all
sides from combustible materials at all times. The
chipper-shredder must also have 3 ft. (91.4 cm) or
more of clearance on all sides of the at all times to
allow for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
Chipper-shredders should never be started or operated
in the bed of a truck (regular, flat or otherwise), under
staircases/stairwells, next to walls or buildings, or
in any other location that will not allow for adequate
cooling of the unit and/or the muffler, or adequate
safety to the operator, assistants, or bystanders. Place
the chipper-shredder in a well-ventilated area. DO NOT
place the chipper-shredder near vents or intakes where
exhaust fumes could be drawn into occupied or confined
spaces. Carefully consider wind and air currents when
positioning the unit. Allow the unit to properly cool
before transport or storage. The chipper-shredder needs
to be on a dry level surface with good footing. (Even
while not in operation) DO NOT work on mud, ice, tall
grass, brush or snow. DO NOT work on asphalt, brick,
rock, concrete or other harden surfaces. DO NOT
position the unit next to or facing any buildings, walls or
fences, that could cause any projectiles to ricochet back
at the operator or bystanders.
Work Area
Always operate the chipper-shredder outdoors in a large,
open area on solid ground that will allow for good footing
and ventilation. Keep a clean and clear immediate area
around the chipper-shredder at all times. Ensure no
pets, children or bystanders are in the immediate or
surrounding areas at any time. Debris and projectiles
can be launched up to 75 ft. (22.9 m) in diameter in all
directions surrounding the chipper-shredder. Assistants
must also be out of the immediate and surrounding
areas while chipping or shredding is being performed.
The operator must be in the “Safe Zone” at all times
when the spark plug wire is connected and/or the engine
is on.
WARNING
During operation the muffler and exhaust fumes
produced will become hot. If adequate cooling and
breathing space are not supplied, or if the chipper-
shredder is blocked or contained, temperatures can
become extremely heated and may lead to fire.
SURR
OUNDING AREA
IMMEDIATE
AREA Up to
75 ft.
(22.9 m)
Up to
75 ft.
(22.9 m)
Up to 75 ft.
(22.9 m)
SAFE ZONE
Up to
75 ft.
(22.9 m)
Up to
75 ft.
(22.9 m)
Up to 75 ft.
(22.9 m)
Up to 75 ft.
(22.9 m)
Never stand directly in front of the chipper chute
or deflector chute. Do not lean over or reach across
the shredder chute. Debris and projectiles may be
discharged through these areas and may cause
damage or injury.
DANGER