Echo 74520 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 7)

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Safety Instructions-Cont.
• Do not allow hands, or any part of body or clothing, inside the feeding
chamber, discharge chute, or near any moving part.
• Operate the machine only on a level surface. Do not operate the machine
on a paved, concrete, or hard gravel surface. Operating on a hard surface
may cause discharged material to rebound and kickback. Increased
machine vibration will also result causing machine movement and premature
wear of parts or loosening of fasteners.
• Check the cutting chamber to verify it is empty before starting the machine.
• Exclude pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans, and other foreign objects
when feeding chipable material into the machine.
• Shut off engine immediately if the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign
object or the machine starts making an unusual noise or vibrating. Allow the
machine to stop completely. After machine stops:
1. Inspect for damage.
2. Replace or repair any damaged parts.
3. Check for and tighten any loose parts.
• 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.
• Stand clear of the discharge area when operating this machine.
• Keep your face and body back from the feed opening.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper balance and footing at all times.
• Keep the engine clear of debris and other accumulations.
• Do not tamper with the engine governor settings on the machine; the
governor controls the maximum safe operating speed and protects the
engine and all moving parts from damage caused by over speed.
• Setting up your chipping site so you are not endangered by traffic and the
public is not endangered by your work is critical for safety. Take great care
to provide adequate warning by way of signage and coning, if diverting
vehicles or pedestrian traffic is necessary.
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