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l Never store the fuel container or Chipper Vacuum
indoors where there is a possibility of contact with
any ignition source such as a spark, open flame,
pilot light, heating element, or smoking materials.
l Never attempt to test or operate the unit indoors or in
an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas.
If inhaled, carbon monoxide can cause dizziness or
nausea, and if prolonged contact occurs, uncon-
sciousness, brain damage, or death can result.
l Check all parts to ensure that they are properly
attached and that all hardware is secure.
l Make sure the discharge bag is securely attached to
the discharge chute and is properly supported by the
bag supports on the bottom of the handle, and the
sides of the rear frame.
l Make sure you have read and understand the engine
manual accompanying the Chipper Vacuum, and
know the location and function of all operating con-
trols for your model Chipper Vacuum. You must
understand how to start and stop the unit safely
before proceeding.
OPERATING LOCATION
l Always operate the Chipper Vacuum outdoors only,
on a firm, level, earthen or grassy area where the
unit will be stable and will stay in position. Never
attempt to operate the unit on a slope greater than
20 degrees, or on wet or slippery surfaces where
you or someone else could slip and fall toward the
chipper cone opening.
l Never operate the unit on rocky, gravel, or
stone-
covered surfaces, as this material could be sucked in
to the shredder housing through the vacuum intake
openings and cause damage to the shredder.
l This equipment shall not be operated in the vicinity
of bystanders. Never operate the unit where children,
pets, or others who may be unaware of the potential
hazards associated with chipping, shredding, or vac-
uuming operations could enter the area unexpectedly
and be exposed to these hazards.
l Never use the optional hose kit to vacuum up rocky,
gravel, or stone-covered surfaces,, as this material
will cause damage to the shredderand other internal
components.
l Never operate in an area where sparks from the
muffler could ignite surrounding dry brush or other
flammable materials. See following Fire Hazard
Warning!
l Wear hearing protection when the Chipper Vacuum
is to be used for prolonged periods of time, or when-
ever noise reaches an uncomfortable level.
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CAUTION
SPARK/FIRE HAZARD
GAS ENGINES MAY REQUIRE A SPARK
ARRESTER FOR SAFE OPERATION
If the engine on this unit is not equipped with a
spark arrester and is to be used on any forest,
brush, or grass-covered unimproved land, a spark
arrester must be added to the muffler before using
the engine on such land. The arrester must be
maintained in effective working order by the opera-
tor. In the State of California, the above is required
by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code.) Other states may have similar
laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. See your
authorized engine service center for muffler spark
arrester options.
SAFE WEARING APPAREL
l Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes
from flying debris when operating the Chipper
Vacuum. One pair of safety goggles has been pro-
vided with the unit for your immediate use. All oth-
ers in and around the immediate area must also
wear approved safety glasses to protect their eyes
from flying debris.
l Always wear properly-fitted leather work gloves to
protect your hands from cuts and scratches caused
by tree limbs and branches. Never wear gloves with
pull-ties or straps, as these straps could get entan-
gled with branches and draw your hands into the
chipper cone cutting areas.
l Never wear loose-fitting clothing, hanging jewelry,
ties, scarves, or other items that could get caught on
tree limbs or branches, and draw body parts into the
cutting areas of the chipper cone.
l Always tie up long hair and prevent it from hanging
down, where it could become tangled in branches or
get caught in rotating parts and pull you into the cut-
ting areas.
l Even if you are wearing heavy-duty leather work
gloves, never, ever place your hands in the chipper
cone while the unit is running. If you must reach in
to clear a jam or free up branches, shut the unit off,
allow the rotor to come to a complete stop, discon-
nect the spark plug wire at the spark plug, and care-
fully remove or clear the jammed material.
OPERATING SAFETY
l Always obey the size limitations for tree limbs and
branches stated in the Waste Materials Guide sec-
tion of this manual.
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