Echo CH9540H Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 7)

PTO CHIPPERS 3
ENGLISH
SAFETY
1.6 mAINTENANCE/SToRAGE SAFETY 1.8 PTo SAFETY
1.7 ToWING SAFETY
Rotate the discharge tube to face the opposite direction 1.
of the towing vehicle before towing.
Insert transport safety pin and clip, and set brake handle
2.
to locked position, if applicable.
connect hitch safety chains. Tighten trailer hitch bolts.
3.
do not attempt to tow the trailer if the vehicle is not
equipped with a 2” (50 mm) ball.
do not exceed the maximum towing speed indicated
4.
on tire sidewall. Inflate tires to manufacturer’s
specifications as stated on the tire sidewall.
Optimum towing performance can be achieved by
5.
maintaining a horizontal trailer hitch.
check wheel lug bolts periodically to ensure they are
6.
tight and secure.
Make sure the jack stand and the rear stabilizer (where
7.
applicable) on the trailer are in the uP position during
towing. Place the jack stand on a level surface and
secure it in the dOWN position before using.
Never allow passengers to ride on the machine.
8.
If applicable, shut off fuel supply when towing. 9.
Towing laws may vary in different countries/regions/ 10.
states. It is recommended that you contact your local
motor vehicle department for any special regulations
that pertain to towing and know the laws of any country/
region/state you travel through.
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 recommened 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.
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.