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•If you spill gasoline, do not try to start the engine. Move machine away from spill area
and avoid creating any sources of ignition until gas vapors have dissipated. Clean up
spilled fuel to avoid a fire hazard and dispose of waste properly.
•Let the motor cool down completely before storing it in any enclosure. Never store a
machine that has gasoline in the tank or fuel container near an open flame or spark, such
as a water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, or oven.
•Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine, disconnect
spark plug wire, keeping it away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting, wait 5
minutes before making adjustments or repairs.
•Never alter the engine governor setting. Over-revving the engine is dangerous and will
damage the engine and other moving parts of the machine. The engine governor setting
has been preset at the factory.
•Keep combustible substances away from the engine when it is hot.
•Never cover the machine while the muffler is still hot.
•Do not run the engine with the air filter or carburetor air inlet cover removed. Removal of
such parts could create a fire hazard. Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air
filter.
•The muffler and engine become very hot and can cause severe burns. Do not touch.
Overall security
Caveat
Safe use of this wood chipper is necessary to prevent or minimize the risk of death or serious
injury. Unsafe operation may create a number of dangers for you. Always take the following
precautions when using the machine:
•Your wood chipper is a powerful tool, not a toy. Be very careful at all times. The machine
is designed for one purpose, do not use it for any other purpose.
•Learn how to quickly stop the wood chipper.
•Never use the machine on a slippery, wet, muddy or icy surface. Take care to avoid
slipping or falling.
•Always refer to the instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories.
•Never use the machine without making sure all guards and other components are in
place.
•Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, adjust, weld or otherwise alter the
standard parts of the Wood Chipper. This includes all protections. Modifications to your
machine could cause personal injury, property damage and will void your warranty.
•If the machine begins to make an unusual noise or vibrates, stop the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting,
wait 5 minutes for the engine to cool, and then inspect for damage. Vibration is usually a
warning of trouble. Check for damaged parts and clean, repair and/or replace as
necessary.
•Never tamper with security devices. Check its correct operation regularly.
•Before performing any maintenance or inspection procedures, stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire keeping it away from the spark plug to avoid accidental
starting, wait 5 minutes for the machine to cool down.
•Never allow persons unfamiliar with these instructions to use the wood chipper. Allow
only responsible persons who are familiar with these rules of safe operation to use your
machine.
•Never overload or attempt to chip wood beyond the manufacturer's recommendations. It
could cause personal injury or damage to the machine.
•Don't rush or take things for granted. When in doubt about the equipment or its
