Operation - Ardisam Benchmark 38249 Manuel De L'utilisateur

OPERATION

Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation section
before attempting to operate this unit. Become familiar with all of
the controls and how to stop the unit.
Check all hardware (bolts, screws, etc) before every use for tight-
ness to be sure machine is in safe working condition.
Upon start-up and shut-down, you may hear the metal-to- metal
sound of the triangular hammers and J-hammers positioning
themselves on the rotor. This is normal. If this sound continues
after the machine has reached full speed, contact your dealer or
Benchmark for an inspection of the unit. Overloading the equip-
ment will shorten its life, and can cause mechanical failures.
CHIPPER OPERATION
The chipper is designed to handle tree limbs and branches up to
approximately 3" (7.6 cm) in diameter. The chipping knives also
permit the processing of course organic matter like corn stalks.
Tree branches must be inserted large-end first into the chipper
cone. Since occasional kick-backs may occur, always stand off
to the side of the unit. Allow the self-feeding action of the unit to
draw the sticks in.
SHREDDER OPERATION
The shredder is designed to shred light brush, leaves, and other
soft but bulky organic waste. As material (no larger than 1/2 inch
in diameter) is loaded into the shredder hopper it is pulled into
the path of the triangular and J-hammers by air flow.
OPERATING LOCATION
Select an area with firm, level ground, covered by dirt or grass.
Do not operate on wet or slick surfaces, or near bystanders.
Locate and organize the materials to be processed so that you
don't have to walk in front of the inlet or discharge openings, and
so you have adequate room to work safely.
ADDING OIL
Refer to engine manual for information on adding oil.
ADDING FUEL
1. Remove the fuel cap. (See Features and Controls)
2. Fill the tank. Do not overfill. Leave room in the tank for fuel
expansion. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel
recommendations.
3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.
STARTING THE ENGINE
212cc CHIPPER SHREDDER / BROYEUSE/DÉCHIQUETEUSE 212 cm
THE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CARBON
MONOXIDE GAS. CARBON MONOXIDE IS A COLORLESS,
ORDERLESS AND TASTELESS GAS THAT CAN CAUSE
DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR EVEN BRAIN
DAMAGE AND DEATH IF INHALED FOR PROLONGED
PERIODS.
OPERATE THE UNIT OUTDOORS IN A WELL VENTILATED
LOCATION ONLY. KEEP CHILDREN, PETS AND BYSTANDERS
AWAY.
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM ROTATING
CUTTING BLADES, KEEP HANDS OUT OF INLET WHILE
MACHINE IS RUNNING.
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST BE HANDLED
WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE TANK WHEN THE ENGINE IS
STILL HOT FROM RECENT OPERATION. DO NOT ALLOW
OPEN FLAME, SMOKING OR MATCHES IN THE AREA. AVOID
OVER-FILLING AND WIPE UP ANY SPILLS.
DO
GASOHOL
GASOLINE ADDITIVES OR WHITE GAS BECAUSE ENGINE/
FUEL SYSTEM DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
IMPORTANT
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU
MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
1. See engine manual for start up instructions.
2. Ensure engine is running full throttle before beginning
chipping operation. On some engines, the throttle may
not be adjustable.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
See engine manual for shut down procedure.
PROCESSING MATERIALS
Most materials to be processed can be handled more efficiently
by following these tips.
CHIPPING TIPS:
• Prune branches down close to the main branch to make
feeding them into the chipper cone easier.
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DANGER
WARNING
NOT USE GASOLINE
CONTAINING MORE
38249 (5131-002)
CONTAINING METHANOL,
THAN 10% ETHANOL,
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