Ardisam Benchmark 38249 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 6

on hard ground, asphalt, concrete, or other hard surfaces
without the collection bag in place. Material can ricochet off
of the hard surface and cause an unsafe condition for users
and bystanders.
• Always obey the size limitations for tree limbs and branches
stated in the Waste Materials Guide portion of this manual.
• Never leave the machine running unattended. Always turn
off the engine, wait for the rotor to come to a complete stop,
and disconnect the spark plug before leaving the area. Al-
ways move the unit to a safe storage area when not in use.
• Never direct discharge material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material
may ricochet back toward the operator.
• Always stand to the side of the chipper cone when feeding
tree limbs and branches into the unit, as tree limbs, branch-
es, and harder woods may kick back while being chipped.
• Always keep hands out of the chipper cone and shredder
hopper when feeding materials. Never wrap fingers tightly
around branches as you are feeding them into the unit, as
a sudden inward surge could pull your hands and arms into
the unit.
• Never allow material to build up in the discharge area or
shredding chamber, as this may cause new material being
fed into the machine to kickback with sufficient force to
injure you or other bystanders.
• Never allow material to build up around the engine during
chipper shredder operation. This could result in a fire, or
overheating of the engine.
• Take all possible precautions as recommended by the manu-
facturer when leaving the machine unattended.
• Do not overload the machine by attempting to chip or shred
any material beyond manufacturers recommendations.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine
towards you.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine.
• Never attempt to reposition or move the chipper shredder
unit while it is running. Doing so could cause the machine
to tip over, and reaching to steady the unit could result in
accidental insertion of your hands into the chipper cone or
shredder hopper areas.
• Never continue to operate the machine if it starts making
unusual noise or vibration. Shut the engine off immediately,
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allow the rotor to stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and
secure the wire away from the spark plug. Inspect the unit
for any signs of damage or foreign material in the chipping
or shredding areas. Remove any solid material that may be
preventing the unit from operating properly.
• Never attempt to clear clogs from the chipper cone, shred-
der hopper or discharge chute while the unit is running.
Always shut the engine off, allow the rotor to come to a
complete stop, and remove the spark plug wire from the
spark plug before removing excess materials.
• 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 a complete stop,
and remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug before
beginning these activities.
• Always make sure that the shredding chamber, shredder
hopper, and chipper cone are empty before starting the unit
after it has been idle. Attempting to start the unit with mate-
rial in these areas could cause the engine starting cord to
stop suddenly, injuring your hand and fingers, or toppling the
unit over. Vibration is generally a warning sign of trouble.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved of by the
manufacturer of the machine.
• Make sure chipper shredder is free of debris before starting
the engine.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is
running.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), re-
move spark plug wire, and wait for all moving parts to come
to a complete stop. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any
damage, repair the damage before restarting and operating
the machine.
• Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according
to the manufacturers instructions. Keep hands and feet
away from inlet and discharge areas.
• Never pick up or carry the machine while the engine is
running.
ENGINE SPECIFIC SAFETY
• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the engine
and make certain that all moving parts have come to a com-
plete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure the
wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
Owner's Manual / Manuel de l'utilisateur
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