Echo 76624 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 6)

4 6 INCH CHIPPER
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 illegible safety decals.
obtain and wear safety glasses and use hearing protec-
tion at all times when operating this machine.
avoid wearing loose fitted cloth-
ing. 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 oper-
ate this machine safely.
do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of bystanders.
keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particu-
larly 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 contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly poison
that is odorless, colorless and tasteless. do not oper-
ate this equipment 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.
before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine,
shut off the machine, disconnect the battery, remove 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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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 clear-
ing obstructions.
Set up your work site so you are not endangering traf-
fic 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 start-
ing the machine.
the disk will continue to rotate when clutch is disengaged.
Shut off the machine, disconnect the battery, remove the
ignition key and make sure all moving parts have come
to a complete stop.
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 material 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 accumula-
tions.
do not allow processed material to build up in the dis-
charge 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 ob-
ject, or the machine starts vibrating or making an unusual
noise. Shut off the machine, disconnect the battery, re-
move the ignition key 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. Remove key.
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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