Echo 76624 Owners Manual v.3 - Manual (Page 7)

5 6 INCH CHIPPER
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 operating
or running.
do not overreach. keep proper
balance and footing at all times.
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 us-
ing the snap pin located on the
roller slide.
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before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing an
accessory, shut off the machine, disconnect the battery,
remove the ignition key 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 bear Cat dealer.
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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 mo-
tors, etc.
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Rotate the discharge tube to face the opposite direction
of the towing vehicle before towing.
Connect hitch safety chains. tighten and secure trailer
hitch bolts. do not attempt to tow the trailer if the vehicle
is not equipped with a 2” ball.
do not exceed maximum towing speed, indicated on tire
sidewall. Inflate tires to manufacturers specifications as
stated on the tire sidewall.
optimum towing performance can be achieved by main-
taining a horizontal trailer hitch.
Check wheel lug bolts periodically to ensure they are
tight and secure.
Make sure the jack stand and the rear stabilizer on trailer
are 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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DANGER / POISON
SHIELD EYES
EXPLOSIVE GASES
CAN CAUSE
BLINDNESS OR
INJURY
NO
• SPARKS
• FLAMES
• SMOKING
SULFURIC
ACID
CAN CAUSE
BLINDNESS OR
SEVERE BURNS
FLUSH EYES
IMMEDIATELY
WITH WATER
GET
MEDICAL
HELP
FAST
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT TIP. KEEP VENT CAPS TIGHT AND LEVEL.
Improper use and care of the battery on electric start
models can result in serious personal injury or property
damage. always observe the following safety precau-
tions.
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 charging
battery. always wear safety goggles when working near
battery.
the battery contains toxic materials. do not damage bat-
tery 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, dis-
connect battery ground (negative) cable first. disconnect
positive cable second. Reverse this order when recon-
necting battery cables.
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