MTD Yard-Man 203b - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL
SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND O 'HERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE
AHEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDET-VACUUM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL: ^ HEED ITS WARNING.
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Your chipper-shredder-vacu im was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
DANPFR' As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in
unraucn. injury. This unit is c ipable of amputating fingers and hands and throwing objects. Failure to observe
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I. GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read this owner’s guide carefully in its entirety befoie attempt­
ing to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) be'ore opera­
tion. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use
of the machine before operating it. Keep this manu; I in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for ordering replace­
ment parts.
2. Your chipper-shredder-vacuum is a powerful tool, not a play­
thing. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all time:. Your unit
has been designed to perform two jobs; to chip ai d vacuum
vegetation found in a normal yard. Do not use it foi any other
purpose.
3. Never allow children under 16 to operate the unit. (hildren 16
years and older should only operate under close parental super­
vision. Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these
rules of safe operation should be allowed to use youi unit.
4. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, partic ilarly small
children and pets. Stop the engine when they are in th j vicinity of
the unit. When chipping, keep work area clear of tranches or
obstacles which could cause you to stumble and fall.
5. When feeding material into this equipment, be extremely careful
that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans or otter foreign
objects are not included. Personal injury or damige to the
machine could result.
6. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles, durin | operation
and while performing an adjustment or repair, to p otect eyes
from foreign objects that may be thrown from the m ichine.
7. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close filling slacks
and shirt. Shirt and slacks that cover the arms and legs and
steel-toed shoes are recommended. Do not wear loose fitting
clothes or jewelry and secure hair so it is abova shoulder
length. They can be caught in moving parts. Neve' operate a
unit in bare feet, sandals or sneakers. Wear gloves «hen feed­
ing material in the chipper chute.
8. Do not operate the unit while under the influence о alcohol or
drugs.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance; t all times.
Never place your hands or any part of your body or clothing
near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the disct arge open­
ing at all times. Never insert your hands or any fart of your
body or clothing into the nozzle, chipper chute о discharge
opening as the rotating impeller can cause serious ii jury.
If it is necessary for any reason to unclog the feed ir take or dis­
charge openings or to inspect or repair any part of t ie machine
where a moving part can come in contact with yc ur body or
clothing, stop the machine, allow it to cool, disc onnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from the
spark plug before attempting to unclog, inspect or mpair.
12. Never operate unit without vacuum bag and disci large chute
properly affixed to unit. Large zippered end of bi g must be
closed to prevent objects from being blown out.
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13. Never operate unit without either the inlet nozzle or optional
hose attachment properly affixed to unit. These devices shield
the operator from accidental contact with the rotating impeller.
Never attempt to convert the unit from nozzle to hose mode or
vice versa with the engine running.
14. Never attempt to remove or empty vacuum bag when engine is
running. Shut the engine off and wait for the impeller to come to
a complete stop before removing the bag. The impeller contin­
ues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off.
Never place any part of the body in the impeller area until you
are sure the impeller has stopped rotating.
15. Keep all guards and safety devices in place and operating
properly.
16. Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build-up
in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge and
can resuit in kick-back from the chipper chute.
17. Keep your face and body back from chipper chute to avoid acci­
dental bounce back of any material.
18. If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if your
machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration,
immediately stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire
and move the wire away from the spark plug. Allow the machine
to stop and take the following steps.
• Inspect for damage.
• Repair or replace any damaged parts.
• Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure continued
safe operation.
19. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not
touch.
20. Do not allow leaves or other debris to build-up on engine’s
muffler. The debris could ignite and cause a fire.
21. Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover over carburetor air-
intake is removed, except for adjustment. Removal of such
parts could create a fire hazard.
22. Only operate unit in good daylight. Do not operate unit at night
or in dark areas where your vision may be impaired.
23. Only use accessories approved for this machine by the manu­
facturer. Read, understand, and follow all instructions provided
with the approved accessory.
24. If situations occur which are not covered by this manual, use
care and good judgment. Contact your dealer for assistance.
II. CHILDREN
' Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence
of small children. Children are often attracted to the chipping and
vacuuming activity. Never assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye
of a responsible adult other than the operator.
2. Be alert and turn the unit off if a child enters the area.
3. Never allow children under the age of 16 to operate the chipper-
shredder-vacuum.