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G0594 Large Chipper/Shredder
Additional Safety Instructions
for Chipper/Shredders
5. CLOTHING: DO NOT wear loose clothing,
neckties, scarves, or jewelry which may
get caught in moving parts. DO NOT wear
clothing or gloves with pull ties or straps.
This type of clothing could get tangled with
material that is being shredded, pulling you
into the chipper/shredder.
6. OPERATING LOCATION: Set up the chip-
per/shredder on firm, level, grass or dirt.
DO NOT set up the chipper/shredder on
gravel, asphalt, concrete, or stone. The
chips are expelled from the machine with
enough force to ricochet off of hard sur-
faces and c
ause serious injury. DO NOT
set up the chipper/shredder in a location
where sparks or heat from the motor could
cause a fire.
1.
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND THE
BRIGGS & STRATTON
®
MOTOR MANU-
AL
: These manuals contain proper operat-
ing and safety instructions for this chipper/
shredder.
2. SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
Wear safety glass-
es, hearing protection, and gloves when
operating a chipper/shredder. Make sure
any bystanders are also wearing safety
equipment.
3. ENGINE OPERATION: Refer to the Briggs
& Stratton motor manual for operating
instructions and gasoline motor safety
warnings.
4. HAND SAFETY: DO NOT put hands or
other body parts into hopper, funnel, or
outlet while the blades are turning. The
chipper/shredder can drag you into the
blade, causing amputation of fingers, hands
or other body parts. DO NOT touch the
exhaust during or immediately after opera
-
tion to prevent burns.
