Echo 7812086 Owners Manual v.4 - Manual (Page 7)

12 INCH CHIPPER 3
SAFETY
The feed roller can cause serious injury or death. keep
hands, feet and clothing away from the feed roller and
chipper disk blades.
Never climb onto the feed chute when the unit is op-
erating or running.
Do not overreach. keep proper balance and footing.
Never allow passengers to ride on the feed chute.
when feeding material into the feed roller, wear eye,
face and hearing protection; release material and stand
to side of feed chute.
when inspecting or servicing the feed roller, secure
the feed roller in the raised position using the snap pin
located on the roller slide.
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1.5...feeD.roller.Safety
Before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing an
accessory, shut off the machine, disconnect the bat-
tery, remove the ignition key and make sure all moving
parts have come to a complete stop.
Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals. Re-
fer to the parts manual for part numbers when ordering
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1.6...maintenanCe.Safety
Rotate the discharge tube to face the opposite direc-
tion of the towing vehicle before towing.
Connect hitch safety chains. Tighten and secure trailer
hitch bolts.
Do not exceed maximum towing speed indicated on
tire sidewall. Inflate tires to manufacturers specifica-
tions as stated on the tire sidewall.
Optimum towing performance can be achieved by
maintaining a horizontal trailer hitch.
Check wheel lug bolts periodically to ensure they are
tight and secure.
Make sure the jack stand is in the up position during
towing.
Never allow passengers to ride on the chipper.
If applicable, shut off fuel supply when towing.
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1.7...toWinG.Safety
Improper use and care of the battery on electric start
models can result in serious personal injury or prop-
erty damage. Always observe the following safety
precautions.
poison/Danger - Causes Severe Burns. The battery
contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes
or clothing. keep out of reach of children.
ANTIDOTE-External Contact: Flush immediately
with lots of water.
ANTIDOTE-Internal: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg
or vegetable oil. Call a physician immediately.
ANTIDOTE-Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15
minutes. get prompt medical attention.
The battery produces explosive gases. keep sparks,
flame or cigarettes away. ventilate area when charg-
ing battery. Always wear safety goggles when working
near battery.
The battery contains toxic materials. Do not damage
battery case. If case is broken or damaged, avoid
contact with battery contents.
Neutralize acid spills with a baking soda and water
solution. properly dispose of a damaged or worn-out
battery. Check with local authorities for proper disposal
methods.
Do not short circuit battery. Severe fumes and fire
can result.
Before working with electrical wires or components,
disconnect battery ground (negative) cable first. Dis-
connect positive cable second. Reverse this order
when reconnecting battery cables.
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1.9..StoraGe.Safety
Allow machine to cool before storing in an enclosure.
Store the machine out of reach of children and where
fuel vapors will not reach an open flame or spark.
Never store this machine with fuel in the fuel tank
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.
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