Echo 77412 Owners Manual v.3 - Manual (Page 6)

Crary Bear Cat Owners Manual 4
SAFETY
Do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. Engine ex-
haust contains 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.
Do not operate machine without shields in
place. Failure to do so may cause serious
injury or death.
Keep all guards, deflectors, and shields in
good working condition.
Before inspecting or servicing any part
of this machine, shut off power source,
disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug 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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1 . 5 M A I N T E N A N C E A N D S T O R A G E
SAFETY
Before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing an acces-
sory, shut off power source, disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug and make sure all moving parts have come to a
complete stop.
Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals. Refer
to the parts manual for part numbers when ordering safety
decals from an area Crary Bear Cat dealer.
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.
Drain the fuel and dispose of it in a safe manner for storage
periods of three months or more.
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1.4 OPERATION SAFETY
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 al-
low 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 bal-
ance and footing at all times.
Check cutting chamber to verify it is empty before starting
the machine.
The rotor will continue to rotate when clutch is disengaged.
Shut off power source, disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug and make sure all moving parts have come to a
complete stop.
Do not insert branches larger than 4-1/2
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 material to be fed into the machine.
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Ensure debris does not blow into traffic, parked cars, or
pedestrians.
Keep the machine clear of debris and other accumula-
tions.
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 power source, disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug and make sure
all moving parts have come to a complete
stop. After machine stops:
Inspect for damage.
Replace or repair any damaged parts.
Check for and tighten any loose parts.
On electric start models, disconnect cables from battery
before doing any inspection or service.
Check blade bolts for proper torque after every 8 hours 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.
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4-1/2 INCH
114 mm