MTD 243-650 - Manual (Page 2)

I M P O R T A N T
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
1. Read the Operating and Service Instruction Manual
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and proper use of equipment.
2. Never allow children to operate a power shredder.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets.
4. Check fuel before starting engine. Do not fill gas­
oline tank indoors, when engine is running, or
while engine is still hot. Wipe off any spilled gas­
oline before starting engine.
5. Do not change engine governor settings or over­
speed engine.
6. Do not put hands near rotating parts. Keep clear
of discharge opening at all times.
7. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnor­
mally, stop the engine (motor) and check imme­
diately for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.
8. When cleaning,, repairing or inspecting, make cer­
tain blade and all moving parts have stopped. Dis­
connect spark plug wire and keep wire away from
plug to prevent accidental starting.
9. Shut engine (motor) off and wait until blade comes
to a complete stop before unclogging chute.
10. Check blade and engine mounting bolts at fre­
quent intervals for proper tightness.
11. Keep ail nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure
equipment is in safe working condition.
12. Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank
inside of a building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark. Allow engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
13. To reduce fire hazard keep free of grass, leaves or
excessive grease.
OPERATION
Service engine with gas and oil. See engine man­
ual packed with shredder for complete instruc­
tions for the care and maintenance of engine.
READ DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.
When ready to start engine, place throttle control
lever in START position and start engine in accord­
ance with instructions in engine manual. After en­
gine starts, move throttle control lever to desired
engine speed. The engine is stopped by placing
control lever in the STOP position.
CAUTION:
The manufacturer recommends that the operator ^
' wear safety glasses or some other suitable eye protec- .
tion as it is possible for chips to be ejected out of the
I inlet openings while feeding material.
USING YOUR SHREDDER
Your shredder is designed for safe, efficient, operation.
CARE, OF COURSE, MUST BE EXERCISED THAT HANDS
ARE KEPT AWAY FROM ALL OPENINGS.
Your shredder guide extension is adjustable. It may be
adjusted to desired height by loosening the hand knob
as shown in figure 1.
FIGURE 1. GUIDE EXTENSION ADJUSTMENT
Feed the material so that it slides down the guide ex­
tension. See figure 2.
FIGURE 2. FEEDING MATERIAL INTO GUIDE