Echo 73413 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 6)

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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.
A well-prepared traffic plan includes parking off the highway whenever possible. Cone
the work area as soon as the chipper vehicle is stopped. Avoid sudden traffic stoppage
or lane diversion. Do not allow pedestrians to walk through the work area. Ensure chips
or dust do not blow into traffic, parked cars, or pedestrians.
• 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 feed-
ing chipable material into the machine.
• Shut off the 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.
• Check the bolts on the following for correct torque (75 ft. lbs.) every 10 hours of
operation:
• Chipper rotor bearing
• Chipper blades (use 5/16" bolts (20 ft. lbs))
• Rotor paddles
• Chipper anvil
Failure to maintain proper fastening torque (75 ft. lbs.) on component bolts listed
above may result in severe damage to the chipper and/or personal injury.
• 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.
• Do not attempt to operate the chipper with any of the guards, deflectors, or shields
removed. Keep away from moving parts.
• Keep all guards, deflectors, and shields in good working condition.
• 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.
• Do not transport or move machine while the machine is running.
• Shut off engine and allow machine to stop completely before clearing debris if the
machine becomes clogged.
Safety Instructions-Cont.
Operation