EarthQuake 12547 Operator's Manual - Safety
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Operator’s Manual
Chipper/Shredders
SAFETY
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
Accurate assembly, and safe and effective use of the chipper/
shredder is the owner’s responsibility.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
• Maintain the chipper/shredder according to directions and
schedule included in this Earthquake operator’s manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses the chipper/shredder is
familiar with all controls and safety precautions.
SPECIAL MESSAGES
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to
potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful
operating and servicing information. Please read all the informa-
tion carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.
NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual
that may help the operator in the operation or service of
the machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read this section carefully.
Operate the chipper/shred-
der according to the safety instructions and recommendations
outlined here and inserted throughout the text. Anyone who
uses this chipper/shredder must read the instructions and be
familiar with the controls. Learn how to control the chipper/
shredder at all times.
This symbol points out important safety instructions
which if not followed could endanger your personal
safety. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this equipment.
• Do not allow children to operate this chipper/shredder. Keep small
children away from the area being tilled. Do not allow adults to
operate the chipper/shredder without proper instruction.
PREPARATION
• Dress appropriately when operating the chipper/shredder.
Always wear sturdy footwear and safety goggles. Never
wear sandals, sneakers or open shoes, and never operate the
chipper/shredder with bare feet. Do not wear loose clothing
that might get caught in moving parts.
• Make sure chipper/shredder is free of debris before starting
the engine.
• Do not allow anyone near the equipment while it is running.
• Do not operate without the debris bag in place because this
unit discharges debris at high speeds.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is
running.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel
tank indoors.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel
before restarting.
DANGER
DANGER INDICATES A SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITY
WILL RESULT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT
FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
WARNING
WARNING INDICATES A SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITY
COULD RESULT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT
FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
CAUTION
CAUTION INDICATES YOU CAN OR YOUR EQUIPMENT
CAN BE HURT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT
FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR
PROPER ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE
OF YOUR EQUIPMENT.
WARNING
YOU MUST READ, UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH
ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SETUP AND
OPERATE YOUR ROTOTILLER.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF
MACHINE CONTROL, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO
YOU AND/OR BYSTANDERS, AND RISK OF EQUIPMENT
AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE TRIANGLE IN THE TEXT
SIGNIFIES IMPORTANT CAUTIONS OR WARNINGS
WHICH MUST BE FOLLOWED.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM.