Echo 71854 - Manual (Page 6)

PTO CHIPPERS 4
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.
clothing worn by operator must be fairly tight. Never
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wear loose fitted jackets, shirts, or pants when work-
ing 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.
do not exceed the recommended 540 rPM PTO op-
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erating speed.
Before inspecting or servicing the PTO drive area,
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disengage the driveline, shut off power source, discon-
nect spark plug wire from spark plug and make sure all
moving parts have come to a complete stop.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from all PTO drive
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parts.
do not clean, lu-
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bricate or adjust
the PTO shaft
when it is run-
ning.
Shut off machine immediately if the machine becomes 12.
clogged, the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign
object, or the machine starts vibrating or making an
unusual noise. Shut off the machine, disconnect the
battery, remove the ignition key and make sure all
moving parts have come to a complete stop. after
machine stops:
inspect for damage. a.
replace or repair any damaged parts. B.
check for and tighten any loose parts. c.
check blade bolts for proper torque after every 8 hours 13.
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.
always stand clear of discharge area 1.
when operating this machine. Keep
face and body away from feed and
discharge openings.
Keep hands and feet out of feed and
2.
discharge 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 endangering traffic
3.
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 when belt is disen-
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gaged.
do not insert branches larger than 8 inches in diameter
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into chipper 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 accumula-
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tions.
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.
1.3 oPeraTion saFeTY
Before inspecting or servicing any part 13.
of this machine, disengage PTO, shut
off tractor engine, and make sure all
moving parts have come to a complete
stop.
check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and
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other fasteners are secured, tightened and in proper
working condition before starting the machine and once
every 8 hours of operation.
do not transport or move machine
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while the machine is operating or
running.
1.2 beFore oPeraTing (conT.)
1.4 PTo saFeTY