Only responsible contact with your bodY pr cl_qthing,st_p the machine, individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe allow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug wire from the operation should be allowed to use your unit. spark plug and move it away from the spark plug Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, before attempting to unclog, inspect or repair. particularly small children and pets. Stop the engine Never operate unit without vacuum bag and discharge when they are in the vicinityof the unit. chute properly affixed to unit. Large zippered end of When feeding matedal into this equipment, be bag must be closed to prevent objects from being extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, blown out. cans or other foreign objects are not included. Never operate unit without either the inlet nozzle or Personal injury or damage to the machine could result. optional hose attachment propedy affixed to unit. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles, dudng These devices shield the operator from accidental operation and while performing an adjustment or contact with the rotating impeller. Never attempt to repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be convert the unit from nozzle to hose mode or vice versa thrown from the machine. with the engine running. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close fitting Never attempt to remove or empty vacuum bag when slacks and shirt. Shirt and slacks that cover the arms engine is running. Shut the engine off and wait for the and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Do impeller to come to a complete stop before removing not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry, and secure the bag. The impeller continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the impeller area untilyou are sure the impeller has stopped rotating. Keep all guards and safety devices inplace and operating propedy. Do not allow an accumulation of processed matedal to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge and can result inkick-beck from the chipper chute. • -Keep your face and body backfrom chipper chute to avoid accidental bounce back of any material. If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug. Allow the machine to stop and take the following steps: a. Inspectfor damage b. Repair or replace any damaged pads. c. • Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure continued safe operation. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. Do not allowleaves or other debristo buildup on engine's muffler. The debris could igniteand cause a fire. • Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover over carburetor air-intake is removed, except for adjustment. Removal of such pads couldcreate a fire hazard. Children Tragic accidents can occur ifthe operatoris not alert to the presence of small children. Children are often attracted to the chippingand vacuuming activity. Never assume that childrenwill remain where you last saw them. Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult other than the operator. Be alert and turn the unit off if a child entersthe area. Never allow children under the age of 16to operate the chipper-shredder vacuum. Service Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Store fuel and oilinapproved containers,away from heat and open flame, and out of the reach of children. Check and add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove gascaporadd fuelwhiletheengine is running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe offany spilledgasolinebeforestartingtheengineas itmay cause a fire or explosion. Extinguishallcigarettes, cigars, pipes andother sourcesof ignition. Neverrefuelunitindoorsbecause flaEnmablevapors willaccumulate in the area. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame or spark such as a gas hotwater heater, clothes dryeror furnace. Never runyourmachineinan enclosed area as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which is a odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous gas. To reducefire hazard, keep engine and mufflerfree of leaves,grass,andotherdebrisbuild-up. Cleanup fuel and oilspillage. Allowunittocoolat least 5 minutes before storing. Before cleaning, repairing, orinspecting, make certain the impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnectthe spark plugwire and keep wire away from sparkplugtopreventaccidentalstarting. Donot use flammable solutionsto clean air filter. Keep ell nuts,bolts,andscrewstightto be surethe equipmentis insafe workingcondition. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices. Checktheirproper operation regularly. After striking a foreign object, immediate...