Echo 74554 Owners Manual v.3 - Manual (Page 6)

2 5 INCH CHIpper
SAFETY
1. Read and follow instructions on PTO safety decals.
2. Stay alert and pay attention when PTO is operating.
3. Keep bystanders, especially children, away from PTO
driveline.
4. Check the driveline to ensure it is attached securely
to the power supply.
5. Keep guards and shields in place at all times while
operating. disengage PTO and shut off engine before
removing guards or shields.
6. Clothing worn by operator must be fairly tight. Never
wear loose fitting jackets, shirts, or pants when work-
ing around the PTO. Tie long hair back or put under
a cap.
7. Keep hydraulic hoses, electric cords, chains, and other
items from contacting the driveline.
8. do not exceed the recommended 540 RPM PTO op-
erating speed.
9. When this equipment is stopped for servicing, inspec-
tion, or storage make sure to disengage PTO.
10. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from all PTO
drive parts.
11. Do not clean, lubricate, or adjust the PTO driveline
when it is running.
1.3 oPeraTion safeTY
Keep all guards, deflectors, and shields in place and 15.
in good working condition.
do not transport or move machine while the machine
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is running.
Material can kickup or shift suddenly and cause serious
injury or death. Wear eye and hearing protection.
Warning
Keep hands, feet and clothing out of inlets and
discharge openings while machine is operating to avoid
serious personal injury.
danger
1.4 PTo safeTY
Always stand clear of discharge area when operating 1.
this machine. Keep face and body away from feed
and discharge openings.
Keep hands and feet out of feed and discharge open-
2.
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
3.
and the public. Take great care to provide adequate
warnings.
do not climb on machine when operating. Keep proper
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balance and footing at all times.
Check cutting chamber to verify it is empty before
5.
starting the machine.
The disk will continue to rotate when belt is disen-
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gaged.
do not insert branches larger than 5 inches in diameter
7.
into chipper or machine damage may occur.
When feeding material into machine, do not allow
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metal, rocks, bottles, cans or any other foreign material
to be fed into the machine.
Ensure debris does not blow into traffic, parked cars,
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or pedestrians.
Keep the machine clear of debris and other accumula-
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tions.
do not allow processed material to build up in the
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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 12.
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. •
Check blade bolts for proper torque after every 8 hours
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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.