Echo Bear Cat 70520 - Manual (Page 5)

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Safety Instructions
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 loosen-
ing of fasteners.
4. 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 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 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 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.
4. 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 (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 en-
closed 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. 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. Never operate
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
preceeded 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
SERIUOLSY HURT if you don't
follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT or DAMAGE
machine if you don't follow
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING