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2. Tighten the deflector knob.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Move the choke lever to the On position (Figure 12).
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
1. Choke
2. Move the throttle lever one third of the way to the Fast
position (Figure 12).
3. Turn the engine ignition switch to the Start position
(Figure 13).
1. Ignition switch
2. Off
4. After the engine starts, release key to the Run position
(Figure 13).
5. Gradually move the choke lever back to the Off
position. If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the
choke back to On again until the engine warms up.
Then move it to the Off position.
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Figure 12
2. Throttle
Figure 13
3. Run
4. Start
6. When ready to chip brush, move the throttle lever to
the Fast position.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the mid-range position.
Note: If the engine has been working hard or is hot,
let it run for a minute before turning it off. This helps
to cool the engine before stopping. In an emergency,
the engine may be stopped immediately.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the Off position (Figure 13).
Using the Brush Chipper
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean the inside
DANGER
The machine will cut and amputate hands and feet.
• Stay in the operator's position while the machine
is running.
• Keep all bystanders a safe distance from the
machine.
• Stop the machine immediately if any people or
animals enter the work area.
• Never place any part of your body into a position
that causes an unsafe operating condition.
WARNING
Using the brush chipper may throw wood chips,
soil, and other debris into the air which could injure
you or bystanders.
• Always wear protective gear, such as safety
goggles or face shield, hearing protection,
tight-fitting gloves without draw strings or loose
cuffs when using the machine.
• Keep face and body away from the feed opening.
Do not overreach. Keep proper balance and
footing at all time.
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• Keep all bystanders at least 50 feet (15 meters)
from the machine during operation.
1. Place the brush chipper on level, dry ground,
disconnect from tow vehicle, and block the front and
back of both wheels to prevent any movement.
2. Make sure you read all the recommendations from the
Safety (page 3) section before using the brush chipper.
3. Start the engine; refer to Starting the Engine and allow
engine to warm up at idle for two minutes.
4. Lower the hopper (Figure 14).
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of the cutting chamber cover.
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