Echo 77412 Owners Manual v.4 - Manual (Page 8)

4.5 INCH CHIPPER 6
SAFETY
Towing laws may vary in different countries/regions/ 1.
states. It is recommended that you contact your local
motor vehicle department for any special rules that
pertain to towing and to know the rules of any coun-
try/region/state you may travel through.
Connect hitch safety chains. Tighten and secure trailer
2.
hitch bolts. Do not attempt to tow the trailer if vehicle is
not equipped with the proper size hitch ball.
Check wheel lug bolts periodically to ensure they are
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tight and secure.
Place the jack stand on the trailer in the UP position
4.
to clear the ground while towing. Place the jack stand
on a level surface and secure it in the DOWN position
before using the chipper.
Never allow passengers to ride on the chipper.
5.
If applicable, shut off fuel supply when towing. 6.
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Before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing an 1.
accessory, shut off power source, disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug and make sure all moving
parts have come to a complete stop.
Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals. Re-
2.
fer to the parts manual for part numbers when ordering
safety decals from your chipper dealer.
Allow machine to cool before storing in an enclosure.
3.
Store the machine out of reach of children and where 4.
fuel vapors will not reach an open flame or spark.
Never store this machine with fuel in the fuel tank
5.
inside a building where fumes may be ignited by an
open flame or spark. Ignition sources can be hot water
and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves,
electric motors, etc.
Drain the fuel and dispose of it in a safe manner for
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storage periods of three months or more.
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