Echo 74624S Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 7)

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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 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 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 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 the machine, disconnect the battery, 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 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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The feed roller can cause serious injury or death. Keep
hands, feet and clothing away from the feed roller and chip-
per 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 using the snap pin located on
the roller slide.
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before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing an acces-
sory, 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.
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.
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