Echo CH4400 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 16)

4 INCH CHIPPER 12
Section
OPERATION
4
CAUTION
Move the machine to a clear, level area outdoors before
starting. Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders.
Make sure the cutting chamber is empty before starting.
WARNING
Before operating your machine, be sure you read
and understand all safety, controls and operating
instructions in this owner’s manual and on your
machine. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in serious injury or property damage.
CAUTION
Obtain and wear safety glasses at all times when
operating the machine.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing.
The operator should always wear heavy boots, gloves,
pants and a long-sleeved shirt.
Use common sense and practice safety to protect
yourself from branches, sharp objects, and other
harmful objects.
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START THIS MACHINE,
MAKE SURE THE BELT IS DISENGAGED AND THE
HANDLE IS IN THE "START" POSITION.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO START MACHINE WITH THE
DRIVE BELT ENGAGED.
1. Check engine oil level before starting.
2. Turn the fuel cut-off switch to the ON position.
3. Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
4. Place the throttle control midway between the SLOW
and FAST positions. Place the choke control into the
CHOKE position.
5. Place the chipper engagement lever in the START
position (see Chapter 5, Figure 5.3).
6. Pull the recoil starter until the engine starts. Make sure
the starting cord retracts.
7. Move the choke to the RUN position.
For a Cold Engine - gradually return the choke to the
OFF position after the engine starts and warms up.
For a Warm Engine - Use of choke may not be
necessary for restart of a warm engine. If it is needed,
return choke to the OFF position once the engine starts.
4.1 STARTING ENGINE
4.2 OPERATING THE CHIPPER
After the engine has been started and properly allowed
to warm to an operating temperature, you can begin
operating the chipper. To properly start and operate the
chipper, follow the steps below:
1. AFTER engine is warmed and ready for use, move the
throttle control back to approximately 25% of full throttle.
2. When engine is running at approximately 25% of
full throttle , SLOWLY engage belt by using the belt
engagement lever.
DO NOT engage the belt with engine running at high
RPM.
Engaging belt while engine is running at high
RPM will result in significant belt squealing and
damage.
Engaging belt while engine is running at high RPM
can also damage vital drive components of the
chipper.
3. If the chipper engine stalls while engaging the belt,
return the engagement handle back to the START
position, restart engine, SLIGHTLY increase throttle
and attempt engagement again.
4. Once the belt is engaged, SLOWLY increase throttle
to 100% or full throttle.
5. ALWAYS run the chipper at 100% or full throttle when
chipping material.