Echo Bear Cat 70554S - Manual (Page 5)

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2. Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing. Never
operate this machine wearing loose clothing
particularly if it has drawstrings which could
wrap around or get caught in the machine.
3. 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. 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.
4. Before starting the machine, visually check that
all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners are
properly secured. Check all screws, nuts, bolts,
and other fasteners every 10 hours of operation
for proper tightness to insure everything is in
proper working condition.
Operation
1. Before starting the machine, make certain that
the cutting chamber is empty.
2. When feeding chipable material into the ma-
chine, be extremely careful to exclude pieces of
metal, rocks, bottles, cans, and other foreign
objects.
3. The shredder will aggressively pull material into
it. Once material is grabbed during feeding, let
go immediately and move away.
4. 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 come to a complete stop.
After machine stops:
a) Inspect for damage.
b) Replace or repair any damaged parts.
c) Check for and tighten any loose parts.
5. Every 10 hours of operation, check the bolts on the
following for correct torque (75 ft. lbs.):
• Chipper rotor bearing
• Chipper blades (use 5/16" bolts. Tighten to 20 ft. lbs.)
Failure to maintain proper fastening torque (75 ft.
lbs.) on bolts for the components listed above may
result in severe damage to the chipper and/or
personal injury!
S E C T I O N 1
Before Operating
1. Become familiar with the owner's manual before
attempting to operate this equipment. See engine
owner's manual for additional safety information.
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 engine, and make sure all
moving parts have come to a complete stop.
Preparation
1. Wear safety glasses at all times while operating
the machine. One pair of safety glasses is
provided with each chipper.
Safety
Instructions
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided important safety messages in this
manual and on the machine. Please read these
messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or others. Each safety message is
preceded by one of three words: DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION.
CAUTION
You WILL be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't
follow instructions
You CAN be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't
follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't
follow instructions.
DANGER
WARNING