Safety instructions for operation – Echo 71825 User Manual
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This chipper is designed and tested to offer reasonably safe service.
However, failure to operate it in accordance with the following safety
instructions MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY!
1.
Become familiar with the owners manual before attempting to operate this
equipment.
2.
Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
3.
Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of bystanders.
4.
Carbon monoxide can be extremely dangerous in enclosed areas; do not run
the machine in an enclosed area. The exhaust from the engine contains carbon
monoxide, which is colorless, odorless, and tasteless.
5.
Do not allow hands, or any part of body or clothing inside the feeding chamber,
discharge chute, or near any moving part.
6.
Before inspecting or servicing any part of the machine, shut off the power
source, disconnect the spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come
to a complete stop.
1.
Obtain and wear safety glasses at all times while operating the machine. One
pair of safety glasses is provided with each chipper.
2.
Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing.
3.
Operate the machine only on a level surface.
4.
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. It will also cause increased machine vibration. Increased vibration
may cause the machine to move and will promote premature wear of parts or
loosening of fasteners.
5.
Before starting the machine, visually check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and
other fasteners are properly secured. Once every 10 hours of operation, all
screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners should be checked with wrenches for
proper tightness to insure everything is in proper working condition.
1.
Before starting the machine, make certain the cutting chamber is empty.
2.
When feeding chipable material into the machine, be extremely careful to
exclude pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans, and other foreign objects.
3.
If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or if the machine should
start making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately shut off the engine
and allow the machine to stop.
a) Inspect for damage.
b) Replace or repair damaged parts.
c) Check for and tighten loose parts.
4.
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.
Safety Instructions for Operation
Before Operating
Preparation
Operation