Echo 72620 - Manual (Page 7)

6 INCH CHIPPER 3
SAFETY
Check blade bolts for proper torque after every 8 hours 14.
of operation. Check blades and rotate or resharpen
daily or as required to keep blades sharp. Failure to do
so may cause poor performance, damage or personal
injury and will void the machine warranty.
The feed roller can cause serious injury or death. Keep 1.
hands, feet and clothing away from the feed roller and
chipper disk blades.
Never climb onto the feed chute when the unit is
2.
operating or running.
Do not overreach. Keep proper balance and footing
3.
at all times.
Never allow passengers to ride on the feed chute.
4.
When feeding material into the feed roller: 5.
Wear eye, face and hearing protection. A.
Release material and stand to side of feed chute. B.
When inspecting or servicing the feed roller, secure 6.
the feed roller in the raised position using the snap pin
located on the roller slide.
1.5 feed roller safeTY
Improper use and care of the battery on electric 1.
start models can result in serious personal injury or
property damage. Always observe the following safety
precautions.
Poison/Danger - Causes Severe Burns. The battery
2.
contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes
or clothing. Keep out of reach of children.
ANTIDOTE-External Contact: Flush immediately
with lots of water.
ANTIDOTE-Internal: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg
or vegetable oil. Call a physician immediately.
ANTIDOTE-Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15
minutes. get prompt medical attention.
The battery produces explosive gases. Keep sparks, 3.
flame or cigarettes away. Ventilate area when charging
battery. Always wear safety goggles when working
near battery.
The battery contains toxic materials. Do not damage
4.
battery case. If case is broken or damaged, avoid
contact with battery contents.
Neutralize acid spills with a baking soda and water solution.
5.
Properly dispose of a damaged or worn-out battery. Check
with local authorities for proper disposal methods.
Do not short circuit battery. Severe fumes and fire
6.
can result.
Before working with electrical wires or components,
7.
disconnect battery ground (negative) cable first.
disconnect positive cable second. Reverse this order
when reconnecting battery cables.
1.6 baTTerY safeTY
Before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing an 1.
accessory, shut off the machine, disconnect the battery,
remove the ignition key and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop.
Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals.
2.
Refer to the parts manual for part numbers when
ordering safety decals from an area Bear Cat dealer.
Allow machine to cool before storing in an enclosure.
3.
Store the machine out of reach of children and where 4.
fuel vapors will not reach an open flame or spark.
Never store this machine with fuel in the fuel tank
5.
inside a building where fumes may be ignited by an
open flame or spark. Ignition sources can be hot water
and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves,
electric motors, etc.
1.7 mainTenance/sTorage safeTY
Rotate the discharge tube to face the opposite direction 1.
of the towing vehicle before towing.
Connect hitch safety chains.
2.
Do not attempt to tow the trailer if the vehicle is not 3.
equipped with a 2” ball.
Do not exceed maximum towing speed indicated on tire
4.
sidewall. Inflate tires to manufacturers specifications
as stated on the tire sidewall.
Optimum towing performance can be achieved by
5.
maintaining a horizontal trailer hitch.
Check wheel lug bolts periodically to ensure they are
6.
tight and secure.
Make sure the jack stand and the rear stabilizer on
7.
trailer are in the uP position during towing.
Never allow passengers to ride on the chipper.
8.
If applicable, shut off fuel supply when towing. 9.
1.8 ToWing safeTY
DANGER / POISON
SHIELD EYES
EXPLOSIVE GASES
CAN CAUSE
BLINDNESS OR
INJURY
NO
• SPARKS
• FLAMES
• SMOKING
SULFURIC
ACID
CAN CAUSE
BLINDNESS OR
SEVERE BURNS
FLUSH EYES
IMMEDIATELY
WITH WATER
GET
MEDICAL
HELP
FAST
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT TIP. KEEP VENT CAPS TIGHT AND LEVEL.