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EarthQuake 14267 Operator's Manual
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5Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5Operator’s ManualChipper Shredders21. Never continue to operate the machine if it startsmaking unusual noise or vibration. Shut the engine offimmediately, allow the rotor to stop, disconnect thespark plug wire and secure the wire away from the sparkplug. Inspect the unit for any signs of damage or foreignmaterial in the chipping or shredding areas. Removeany solid material that may be preventing the unit fromoperating properly.22. Never attempt to clear clogs from the chipper cone,shredder hopper or discharge chute while the unit isrunning. Always shut the engine off, allow the rotor tocome to a complete stop, and remove the spark plug wirefrom the spark plug before removing excess materials.23. Never attempt to perform any maintenance, repairs,or attachment of accessories while the unit is running.Always shut the unit off, allow the rotor to come to acomplete stop, and remove the spark plug wire from thespark plug before beginning these activities.24. Always make sure that the shredding chamber, shredderhopper, and chipper cone are empty before startingthe unit after it has been idle. Attempting to start theunit with material in these areas could cause the enginestarting cord to stop suddenly, injuring your hand andfingers, or toppling the unit over. Vibration is generally awarning sign of trouble.25. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off theengine and make certain that all moving parts have cometo a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire andsecure the wire away from the spark plug to preventaccidental starting.26. Do not operate the engine in a confined space wheredangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.27. Never operate the machine without proper guards,plates, or other safety protective devices in place.28. Use only attachments and accessories approved of by themanufacturer of the machine.TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE1. Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling practiceswhen refueling the unit after transportation or storage.2. Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed poorlyventilated structure. Fuel vapors can travel to an ignitionsource (such as a furnace, water heater, etc.) and causean explosion. Fuel vapor is also toxic to humans andanimals.3. Always use the hopper handle and built-in wheels tomove the chipper shredder. Never lift the unit using thefuel tank for support. If the unit must be lifted , alwaysuse at least two people, and always grip the unit securelyusing the front leg and hopper handle.4. Always follow the engine manual instructions for storagepreparations before storing the unit for both short andlong term periods.5. Always follow the engine manual instructions for properstart-up procedures when returning the unit to service.6. Never store the unit or fuel container inside where thereis an open flame or pilot light, such as in a water heater.Allow unit to cool before storing.ChildrenTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to thepresence of children. Children are often attracted to the unitand the operating activity. Never assume that children willremain where you last saw them.1. Keep children out of the work area and under thewatchful care of another responsible adult.2. Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area.3. Never allow children to operate the unit.Emissions1. Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicalsknown, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birthdefects, or other reproductive harm.2. Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and AirIndex information on the engine emissions label.Ignition System1. This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.SERVICE AND MAINTENANCESafe Handling of Gasoline1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sourcesof ignition.2. Use only approved gasoline containers.3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the enginerunning. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.4. Never fuel the machine indoors.5. Never store the machine or fuel container where there isan open flame, spark, or pilot light such as near a waterheater or other appliance.6. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck bedwith a plastic bed liner. Always place containers on theground away from your vehicle before filling.7. Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck ortrailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portablecontainer, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. |
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