Echo CH9540H Owners Manual v.7 - Manual (Page 6)

PTO CHIPPERS 2
SAFETY
1. Always stand clear of discharge area when operating
this machine. Keep face and body away from feed
and discharge openings.
2. Keep hands and feet out of feed
and discharge openings while
machine is operating to avoid
serious personal injury. Stop
and allow machine to come to
a complete stop before clearing
obstructions.
3. Set up your work site so you are not endangering traffic
and the public. Take great care to provide adequate
warnings.
4. Do not climb on machine when operating. Keep proper
balance and footing at all times.
5. Check cutting chamber to verify it is empty before
starting the machine.
6. The disk will continue to rotate after being disengaged.
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.
7. Do not insert branches with a diameter larger than
the max chipper capacity into machine or machine
damage may occur.
8. When feeding material into machine, do not allow
metal, rocks, bottles, cans or any other foreign material
to be fed into the machine.
9. Ensure debris does not blow into traffic, parked cars,
or pedestrians.
10. Keep the machine clear of debris and other
accumulations.
1. Read and understand this owner’s manual. Be
completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this equipment.
2. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments
or accessories.
3. Keep safety decals clean and legible. Replace missing
or illegible safety decals.
4. Obtain and wear safety glasses and
use hearing protection at all times
when operating this machine.
5. Avoid wearing loose fitted clothing.
Never operate this machine while
wearing clothing with drawstrings
that could wrap around or get caught in the machine.
6. Do not operate this machine if you are under the
influence of alcohol, medications, or substances that
can affect your vision, balance or judgement. Do not
operate if tired or ill. You must be in good health to
operate this machine safely.
7. Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of
bystanders. Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children. It is recommended
that bystanders keep at least 50 feet (15 meters) away
from the area of operation.
8. Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
9. Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
10. Do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. Engine
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.
11. Always use an approved fuel container. Do not remove
gas cap or add fuel when engine is running. Add fuel
to a cool engine only.
12. Do not fill fuel tank indoors. Keep open flames, sparks,
smoking materials and other sources of combustion
away from fuel.
13. Do not operate machine without shields in place.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.
1.4 OPERATION SAFETY
1.3 BEFORE OPERATING
14. Keep all guards, deflectors, and shields in good
working condition.
15. Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine,
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.
16. Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners
are secured, tightened and in proper working condition
before starting the machine.
17. Do not transport or move machine while it is operating
or running.