Echo 72620 - Manual (Page 6)

6 INCH CHIPPER 2
SAFETY
Read and understand this Owner/Operator's manual. 1.
Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this equipment.
Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
2.
decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments
or accessories.
Keep safety decals clean and
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legible. Replace missing or
illegible safety decals.
Obtain and wear safety glasses
4.
and use hearing protection at
all times when operating this
machine.
Avoid wearing loose fitted clothing. Never operate this
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machine wearing clothing with drawstrings that could
wrap around or get caught in the machine.
Do not operate this machine if you are under the
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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.
Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of
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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.
Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
8.
Use only in daylight or good artificial light. 9.
Do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. Engine 10.
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.
Always use an approved fuel container. Do not remove
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gas cap or add fuel when engine is running. Add fuel
to a cool engine only.
Do not fill fuel tank indoors. Keep open flames, sparks,
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smoking materials and other sources of combustion
away from fuel.
Keep all guards, deflectors, and
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shields in good working condition.
Before inspecting or servicing any part
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of this machine, shut off the machine,
1.3 before oPeraTing
Always stand clear of discharge area when operating 1.
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 disengaged.
6.
do not insert branches larger than 6 inches in diameter 7.
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
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accumulations.
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.
Shut off machine immediately if the machine becomes
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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.
Disconnect cables from battery and remove key before 13.
doing any inspection or service.
1.4 oPeraTion safeTY
disconnect the spark plugs, remove the ignition key and
make sure all moving parts have come to a complete
stop.
Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners
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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 while the machine
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is operating or running.