Echo 74500 Owners Manual v.4 - Manual (Page 6)

5" and 8" Skid Steer Chipper Owner's Manual 4
SAFETY
engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a
deadly poison that is odorless, colorless and tasteless.
do not operate 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.
do not operate machine without shields in place. Fail-
ure to do so may cause serious injury or death.
keep all guards, deflectors, and shields in good work-
ing condition.
Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine,
shut off the skid steer, disconnect the hydraulics, re-
move 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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Before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing
an accessory, shut off the skid steer, disconnect the
hydraulics, 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 dealer.
allow machine to cool before storing in an enclosure.
detach the machine from the skid steer and 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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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 open-
ings while machine is operating to avoid serious
personal injury. Stop and allow 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
balance 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 disen-
gaged. Shut off skid steer, disconnect the hydraulics,
remove the ignition key and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop.
do not insert branches larger than 3 inches in diameter
for the 74500 and 5 inches in diameter for the 74800
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.
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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 object,
or the machine starts vibrating or making an unusual
noise. Shut off the skid steer, disconnect the hydraulics,
remove 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 bat-
tery 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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The feed roller can cause serious injury or death. Keep
hands, feet and clothing away from the feed roller
chipper blades.
Never climb onto the feed chute when the unit is op-
erating 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 using the lock-up
pin located on the roller slide.
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1.4 oPeraTion safeTY
1.5 feed roller safeTY
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