Echo Bear Cat 70385 - Manual (Page 9)

Page 3 Bear Cat Chipper Shredder Operator’s Manual
Safety
11. Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
12. Never use without proper guards in place.
13. Wear safety glasses at all
times while operating this
machine. One pair of safety
glasses is provided.
14. Avoid wearing loose fitting
BEFORE OPERATING clothing. Never operate this machine wearing cloth-
ing with drawstrings that could wrap around or get
caught in the machine.
15. Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasten-
ers are properly secured before starting the machine.
Check all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners for
proper tightness to ensure everything is in proper work-
ing condition once every 10 hours of operation.
16. Keep all guards, deflectors, and shields in place and
in good working condition.
17. Do not transport or move machine while it runs.
OPERATION SAFETY
1. Do not allow hands, or any part of body or clothing,
inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute, or near
any moving parts (see Figure #8).
2. Check the cutting chamber to verify it is empty before
starting the machine.
3. Exclude pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans, and other
foreign objects when feeding chipable material into the
machine.
4. Shut off engine immediately if the cutting mechanism
strikes any foreign object or the machine starts making
an unusual noise or vibrating. Allow the machine to stop
completely. After machine stops:
A. Shut off engine
B. Remove spark plug wire.
C. Inspect for damage.
D. Replace or repair any damaged parts.
E. Check for and tighten any loose parts.
5. Do not allow processed material to build up in the dis-
charge area; this may prevent proper discharge and can
result in kickback of material through the feed opening.
WRONG
Keep hands, feet and clothing out of inlets and discharge
openings while operating this machine to avoid serious
personal injury.
DANGER
WRONG
WRONG
6. Stand clear of the discharge area when operating this
machine.
7. Keep your face and body back from the feed opening.
8. Do not climb onto chipper shredder feed chutes or frame
when operating. Do not overreach. Keep proper balance
and footing at all times.
9. Keep the engine clear of debris and other accumulations.
Material can kickup or shift suddenly and cause serious
injury or death.
• Wear eye, and hearing protection.
• Stand to the side of the feed chute.
• Release and stand away from the material after feed
roller starts pulling material into chipper or shredder.
WARNING
Figure #8