Echo CH9540H Owners Manual v.5 - Manual (Page 7)

PTO CHIPPERS 3
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SAFETY
1.6 maINTENaNCE/SToRaGE SaFETY 1.7 pTo SaFETY
Before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing 1.
an accessory, 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.
Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals.
2.
Refer to the safety decal section for part numbers.
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
6.
storage periods of three months or more.
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 to
4.
the power supply.
keep guards and shields in place at all times while
5.
operating. disengage PTO, shut off power source, and
make sure all moving parts have come to a complete
stop before removing guards or shields.
clothing worn by operator must be fairly tight. Never
6.
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
7.
items from contacting the driveline.
Proper recommended PTO operating speed is 540
8.
+/- 10 RPM.
Before inspecting or servicing the PTO drive area,
9.
disengage the driveline, shut off power source, remove
ignition key, and make sure all moving parts have come
to a complete stop.
keep hands, feet, and clothing away from all PTO
10.
drive parts.
Do not clean, lubricate or adjust the PTO shaft when
11.
it is running.