MTD 248-650-000 - Manual (Page 3)

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WARNING
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♦ To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instruc­
tions. Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personal injury.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
TRAINING
1. Read this owner's manual carefully in its entirety
before attempting to assemble or operate this
machine. Be completely familiar with the controls
and the proper use of this machine before operating
it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and
regular reference and for ordering replacement
parts.
2. Children must never be allowed to operate this
equipment.
3. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or
while taking medication that impairs the senses or
reactions.
4. This equipment should never be operated in the
vicinity of children, pets or other persons.
5. Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the
exhaust from the engine contains carbon monox­
ide, which is an odorless, tasteless and deadly
poisonous gas.
6. Never allow your hands or any part of your body or
clothing inside the feeding chamber, discharge
chute, or near any moving part while the machine
or engine is running.
7. If it is necessary for any reason to inspect or repair
the feeding chamber or any part of the machine
where a moving part can come in contact with your
body or clothing, stop the machine, allow it to cool,
and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug before attempting such inspection or repair.
PREPARATION
1. Wear safety glasses provided with your unit
while operating the chipper-shredder to prevent in­
jury from any chips which may be ejected out of
the openings.
2. Wear proper apparel. Avoid wearing loose fitting
clothing. Wear gloves when handling material.
3. HANDLE FUEL WITH CARE as gasoline is an
extremely flammable fuel.
A. Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank indoors, while the engine
is running, or while the engine is still hot. Turn
the unit off and let the engine cool before
refueling.
B. Fuel your shredder in a clean area. Do not
smoke while refueling.
C. Fuel tank cap must be secure at all times
except during refueling.
D. Avoid spilling gasoline or oil. Wipe the unit
clean of any spilled fuel or oil.
E. Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away
from heat or open flame, and out of reach of
children.
4. This machine should be operated only upon an
level earthen surface.
5. Assure that all screws, nuts and bolts and other
fasteners are properly secured.
OPERATION
1. When feeding shreddable material into this equip­
ment, be extemely careful that pieces of metal.
rocks, bottles, cans or other foreign objects are not
included.
2. If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object
or if your machine should start making an unusual
noise or vibration, immediately stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
Allow the machine to stop and take the following
steps:
A. Inspect for damage.
B. Replace or repair any damaged parts.
C. Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure
continued safe operation.
3. The engine must be kept clean of debris and other
accumulations.
4. Do not allow an accumulation of processed material
to build up in the discharge area as this will pre­
vent proper discharge and can result in kick-back
from feed opening.
5. Never allow your hands or any other part of your
body or clothing inside the feeding chamber,
discharge chute or near any moving part while the
engine is running.
6. Keep all guards and deflectors in place and in
good working condition to assure continued safe
operation.
7. Always stand clear of the discharge area when
operating this machine.
8. Keep your face and body back from the feed
opening to avoid accidental bounce back of any
material.
9. Do not over-reach. Keep proper balance and
footing at all times.
10. The engine governor settings on your machine
must not be altered, changed, or tampered with.
The governor controls the maximum safe operating
speeds and protects the engine and all moving
parts from damage caused by overspeed.
11. Do not transport machine while engine is running.
12. Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover
directly over carburetor air intake is removed,
except for adjustment. Removal of such parts
could create a fire hazard.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. When this equipment is stopped for servicing,
inspection, storage or to change an accessory,
make sure the spark plug wire is disconnected from
the spark plug. The machine should be allowed to
cool down before making such inspection, ad­
justments, service, etc. Maintain your machine with
care and keep it clean for the best and continued
safe operation.
2. Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air
filter.
3. When not in use, your machine should be stored out
of the reach of children. Keep where gasoline fumes
will not reach an open flame or spark. For long
periods of storage, the gasoline should be drained
and disposed in a safe manner. Always allow the
machine to cool before storing in any enclosure.