Echo 72928 Owners Manual v.5 - Manual (Page 6)

9 INCH CHIPPER 4
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
2.
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
3.
and the public. Take great care to provide adequate
warnings.
Do not climb on machine when operating. Keep proper
4.
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-
6.
gaged.
Do not insert branches larger than 9 inches in diameter
7.
into chipper or machine damage may occur.
When feeding material into machine, do not allow
8.
metal, rocks, bottles, cans or any other foreign material
to be fed into the machine.
Ensure debris does not blow into traffic, parked cars,
9.
or pedestrians.
Keep the machine clear of debris and other accumu-
10.
lations.
Do not allow processed material to build up in the
11.
discharge area. This may prevent proper discharge
and can result in kickback of material through the feed
opening.
1.3 oPeraTion SafeTY
Keep all guards, deflectors, and 13.
shields in good working condition.
Before inspecting or servicing any part
14.
of this machine, shut off the machine,
remove the ignition key and make sure
all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners
15.
are secured, tightened and in proper working condition
before starting the machine and once every 8 hours
of operation.
Do not transport or move machine while the machine
16.
is operating or running.
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. A.
Replace or repair any damaged B.
parts.
Check for and tighten any loose C.
parts.
Disconnect cables from battery and
13.
remove key before doing any inspection or service.
Check blade bolts for proper torque after every 8 hours
14.
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.
The feed roller can cause 1.
serious injury or death. Keep
hands, feet and clothing away
from the feed roller and chipper
disk blades.
Never climb onto the feed chute
2.
when the unit is operating or
running.
Do not overreach. Keep prop-
3.
er balance and footing at all
times.
Never allow passengers to ride
4.
on the feed chute.
When feeding material into the feed roller:
5.
Wear eye, face and hearing protection. A.
Release material and stand to side of feed B.
chute.
When inspecting or servicing the feed roller, secure
6.
the feed roller in the raised position using the snap pin
located on the roller slide.
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1.4 feed roller SafeTY
1.2 before oPeraTing (conT.)