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3 before operation 1.4 preparation safety – Echo 74624S Owners Manual v.2 User Manual

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SAFETY

One of the critical moments in job safety, as well as chipper safety,

is setting up your chipping site so you are not endangered by

traffic, and the public is not endangered by your work. great care

must be taken to provide adequate warning by way of signs and/or

cones, if necessary, to divert vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
a well prepared traffic plan should include parking off the highway

whenever possible. the work area should be coned off as soon

as the chipper vehicle stops. avoid sudden traffic stoppage or

lane diversions. do not allow pedestirans to walk through the

work area. Make sure chips or dust do not blow into traffic, parked

cars, or pedestrians.

before starting the machine, make certain that the cutting

chamber is empty.
When feeding chipable material into the machine, be ex-

tremely careful to exclude pieces of metal, rocks, bottles,

cans and other foreign objects.
If the cutting mechanism strikes any for-

eign object or if the machine should start

making an unusual noise or vibration,

immediately shut off the engine or Pto,

and allow the machine to stop. after ma-

chine stops: Inspect for damage, Replace

or repair any damaged parts, and Check
for and tighten any loose parts.
do not allow processed material to build

up in the discharge area; this may pre-

vent proper discharge and can result in

kickback of material through the feed

opening.
do not allow hands or any other part of

the body or clothing inside the feeding

chambers, discharge chute, or near any

moving part.
keep all guards and deflectors in place and in good working

condition.
always stand clear of the discharge area when operating

this machine.
keep your face and body back from the feed opening.
do not over reach. keep proper balance and footing at all

times.
do not transport or move the machine while it is running.
If the machine becomes clogged, shut off engine. allow ma-

chine to come to a complete stop before clearing debris.
before moving, allow machine to come to a complete stop.
keep guards and shields in place at all times while operating.
Never clean, lubricate or adjust the chipper while it is running.
every 10 hours of operation, check the bolts on the following

for correct torque (75 ft. lbs.): Hydraulic Feed Roller bearing,

Hydraulic Motor Mounting, Chipper Rotor bearing, Chipper

blades, and Rotor Paddles.

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become familiar with the owner's manual before operating

this equipment.
do not allow children to operate this equipment.
do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of bystanders.
Carbon monoxide can be extremely dangerous in enclosed

areas; do not run the machine in an enclosed area. the

exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which

is colorless, odorless and tasteless.
do not allow hands—or any part of the body or clothing—in-

side the feeding chamber, discharge chute, or near any

moving and/or rotating part.
before inspecting or servicing any part of the machine, shut

off the power source and make sure all moving and/or rotat-

ing parts have come to a complete stop.
Wear safety glasses at all times while operating the ma-

chine.
avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing. Never operate this ma-

chine wearing loose clothing, par-

ticularly if it has drawstrings which

could wrap around or get caught in

the machine.
operate the machine only on a level

surface.
do not operate the machine on a

paved, concreate, or hard gravel

surface. operating on a hard surface may cause discharged

material to rebound and kickback. It will also cause increased

machine vibration. Increased vibration may cause the ma-

chine to move and will promote premature wear of parts or

loosening of fasteners.
before starting the machine, visually check that all screws,

nuts, bolts and other fasters are properly secured. once

every 10 hours of operation, all screws, nuts, bolts and other

fasteners should be checked for proper tightness to insure

everything is in proper working condition.

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