EarthQuake 14267 - Manual (Page 4)

Operator’s Manual
Chipper/Shredders
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TRAINING
1. Read the operating and service instructions carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the control quickly.
2. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children, and pets.
GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual
and on the unit before starting.
2. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the
machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
3. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate the unit (local regulations can
restrict operator age).
4. Be sure the area is clear of other people before operating.
Stop the unit if anyone enters the area.
5. Never direct discharge material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward the operator.
6. Operate the machine only in daylight or good artificial
light.
7. Do not operate the unit while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
8. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating
this unit.
9. Keep in mind the operator is responsible for accidents
occurring to other people or property.
10. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section
4442 to use or operate the engine on or near any forest-
covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the
exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
any applicable local or state laws. Other states or federal
areas may have similar laws.
11. Always operate the chipper/shredder outdoors, on a firm,
level, earthen or grassy surface where the unit will be
stable and stay in position. Never attempt to operate
the unit on a slope, or on a wet or slippery surface where
you could slip and fall toward the chipper cone or hopper
openings.
12. Never operate the chipper/shredder on asphalt, concrete,
or other hard surfaces as material being ejected out of the
discharge chute could ricochet, causing injury to you or
bystanders.
13. Always obey the size limitations for tree limbs and
branches stated in the Waste Materials Guide portion of
this manual.
14. Never leave the machine running unattended. Always turn
off the engine, wait for the rotor to come to a complete
stop, and disconnect the spark plug before leaving the
area. Always move the unit to a safe storage area when not
in use.
15. Always maintain secure footing and solid balance while
starting or operating the chipper/shredder. Never lean
directly over the machine.
16. Always stand to the side of the chipper cone when feeding
tree limbs and branches into the unit, as tree limbs,
branches, and harder woods may kick back while being
chipped.
17. Always keep hands out of the chipper cone and shredder
hopper when feeding materials. Never wrap fingers tightly
around branches as you are feeding them into the unit,
as a sudden inward surge could pull your hands and arms
into the unit.
18. Never allow material to build up in the discharge area or
shredding chamber, as this may cause new material being
fed into the machine to kickback with sufficient force to
injure you or other bystanders.
19. Never allow material to build up around the engine during
chipper/shredder operation. This could result in a fire, or
overheating of the engine.
20. Never attempt to reposition or move the chipper/shredder
unit while it is running. Doing so could cause the machine
to tip over, and reaching to steady the unit could result in
accidental insertion of your hands into the chipper cone or
shredder hopper areas.
IMPORTANT
THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF YOUR CHIPPER/
SHREDDER ARE DETERMINED FROM THE OPERATING
POSITION, STANDING AND FACING THE UNIT.
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU
MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
DANGER
THE CHIPPER/SHREDDER HAS SPINNING BLADES
THAT CAN AMPUTATE HANDS AND FEET. DO NOT
PLACE HANDS OR FEET IN THE HOPPER OR CHIPPER
CONE, OR DISCHARGE CHUTE.
WARNING
THIS UNIT DISCHARGES DEBRIS AT HIGH SPEEDS.
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND DO NOT
OPERATE WITHOUT THE DEBRIS BAG IN PLACE.
DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE IN THE AREA WHILE THE
UNIT IS RUNNING. IF SOMEONE DOES ENTER THE
AREA, SHUT THE UNIT OFF IMMEDIATELY UNTIL
THEY LEAVE. ORGANIZE THE WORK AREA PRIOR TO
STARTING WORK.