Echo CH6614 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 6)

6 INCH CHIPPER 4
SAFETY
Read and understand this Owner/Operator's manual.
Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this equipment.
Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments
or accessories.
Keep safety decals clean and
legible. Replace missing or il-
legible safety decals.
Obtain and wear safety glasses
and use hearing protection at
all times when operating this
machine.
avoid wearing loose fitted clothing. Never operate this
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
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 bystand-
ers. 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.
use only in daylight or good artificial light.
Do not run this equipment in an
enclosed area. Engine exhaust con-
tains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly
poison that is odorless, colorless and
tasteless. Do not operate this equip-
ment in or near buildings, windows or
air conditioners.
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.
Do not fill fuel tank indoors. Keep open flames, sparks,
smoking materials and other sources
of combustion away from fuel.
Keep all guards, deflectors, and
shields in good working condition.
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1.3 before oPeraTing
always stand clear of discharge area when operating
this machine. Keep face and body away from feed
and discharge openings.
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.
Set up your work site so you are not endangering traffic
and the public. Take great care to provide adequate
warnings.
Do not climb on machine when operating. Keep proper
balance and footing at all times.
Check cutting chamber to verify it is empty before
starting the machine.
The disk will continue to rotate when belt is disen-
gaged.
Do not insert branches larger than 6 inches in diameter
into chipper or machine damage may occur.
When feeding material into machine, do not allow
metal, rocks, bottles, cans or any other foreign mate-
rial to be fed into the machine.
Ensure debris does not blow into traffic, parked cars,
or pedestrians.
Keep the machine clear of debris and other accumu-
lations.
Do not allow processed material to build up in the
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
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.
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1.4 oPeraTion safeTY
Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine,
shut off the machine, disconnect the spark plugs, re-
move the ignition key and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop.
Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and 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 while the machine
is operating or running.
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