Echo CH45342 Owners Manual v.3 - Manual (Page 6)

4.5 INCH CHIPPER 2
SAFETY
Read and follow instructions on PTO safety decals. 1.
Stay alert and pay attention when PTO is operating. 2.
keep bystanders, especially children, away from PTO 3.
driveline.
Check the driveline to ensure it is attached securely
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to the power supply.
keep guards and shields in place at all times while
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operating. Disengage
PTO, shut off power
source, and make sure
all moving parts have
come to a complete
stop before removing
guards or shields.
C l o t h i n g w o r n b y
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operator must be fairly
tight. Never wear loose fitted jackets, shirts, or pants
when working around the pto. tie long hair back or
put under a cap.
keep hydraulic hoses, electric cords, chains and other
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items from contacting the driveline.
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persons, particularly small children. It is recommended
that bystanders keep at least 50 feet (15 meters) away
from the area of operation.
Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
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use only in daylight or good artificial light. 9.
Do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. Engine 10.
exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly
poison that is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Do not
operate this equipment in or near buildings, windows
or air conditioners.
Always use an approved fuel container. Do not remove
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gas cap or add fuel when engine is running. Add fuel
to a cool engine only.
Do not fill fuel tank indoors. keep open flames, sparks,
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smoking materials and other sources of combustion
away from fuel.
Do not operate machine without shields in place.
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Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.
keep all guards, deflectors, and shields in good
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working condition.
Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine,
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shut off the machine and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop.
Disconnect the battery and
remove the ignition key where
applicable.
Check that all screws, nuts,
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bolts, and other fasteners are
secured, tightened and in proper
working condition before starting the machine.
Do not transport or move machine while it is operating
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or running.
Always stand clear of discharge area when operating 1.
this machine. keep face and body away from feed
and discharge openings.
keep hands and feet out of feed and discharge
2.
openings while machine is operating to avoid serious
personal injury. Stop and allow machine to come
to a complete stop before clearing
obstructions.
Set up your work site so you are not
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endangering traffic and the public.
Take great care to provide adequate
warnings.
Do not climb on machine when operating. keep proper
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balance and footing at all times.
Check cutting chamber to verify it is empty before
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starting the machine.
The disk will continue to rotate after being disengaged.
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Shut off the machine and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop before inspecting or
servicing any part of the machine. Disconnect the
battery and remove the ignition key if applicable.
Do not insert branches with a diameter larger than
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the max chipper capacity into machine or machine
damage may occur.
When feeding material into machine, do not allow
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metal, rocks, bottles, cans or any other foreign material
to be fed into the machine.
Ensure debris does not blow into traffic, parked cars,
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or pedestrians.
keep the machine clear of debris and other
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accumulations.
Do not allow processed material to build up in the
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discharge area. This may prevent proper discharge
and can result in kickback of material through the feed
opening.
If the machine becomes clogged, the cutting mechanism
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strikes any foreign object, or the machine starts
vibrating or making an unusual noise, shut off machine
immediately and make sure all moving parts have
come to a complete stop. Disconnect the battery and
remove the ignition key if applicable. After the machine
stops: A) Inspect for damage, B) Replace or repair
any damaged parts, and C) Check for and tighten any
loose parts.
On electric start models, disconnect cables from battery
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before doing any inspection or service. Remove key.
Check blade bolts for proper torque after every 8 hours
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of operation. Check blades and rotate or resharpen
daily or as required to keep blades sharp. Failure to do
so may cause poor performance, damage or personal
injury and will void the machine warranty.