EarthQuake 9050140 Benutzerhandbuch

Safety Rules & Information

Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, 

severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. 

 

This unit is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.  The triangle      in text signifies 

important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

 1.  Do not operate the equipment without wearing 

adequate outer garments and safety goggles.  Avoid 

loose-fitting clothes and use protective footwear that will 

improve footing on slippery surfaces.

 1.  Read the operating and service instructions carefully.  

Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper 

use of the equipment.  Know how to stop the unit and 

disengage the control quickly.

 2.  Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, 

particularly small children, and pets.

 1.  Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the 

manual and on the unit before starting.

 2.  Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under 

the machine.  Keep clear of the discharge opening at all 

times.

 3.  Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the 

instructions, to operate the unit (local regulations can 

restrict operator age).

 4.  Be sure the area is clear of other people before operating. 

Stop the unit if anyone enters the area.

 5.  Never direct discharge material toward anyone.  Avoid 

discharging material against a wall or obstruction.  

Material may ricochet back toward the operator.  

 6.  Operate the machine only in daylight or good artificial 

light.

 7.  Do not operate the unit while under the influence of 

alcohol or drugs.

 8.  Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating 

this unit.

 9.  Keep in mind the operator is responsible for accidents 

occurring to other people or property.

 10. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 

4442 to use or operate the engine on or near any forest-

covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the 

exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting 

any applicable local or state laws.  Other states or federal 

areas may have similar laws.

 11. Always operate the chipper/shredder outdoors, on a 

firm, level, earthen or grassy surface where the unit will 

be stable and stay in position.  Never attempt to operate 

the unit on a slope, or on a wet or slippery surface where 

you could slip and fall toward the chipper cone or hopper 

openings.

 12. Never operate the chipper/shredder on asphalt, concrete, 

or other hard surfaces as material being ejected out of 

the discharge chute could ricochet, causing injury to you 

or bystanders.

 13. Always obey the size limitations for tree limbs and 

branches stated in the Waste Materials Guide portion of 

this manual.

 14. 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. Always move the unit to a safe storage 

area when not in use.

 15. Always maintain secure footing and solid balance while 

starting or operating the chipper/shredder. Never lean 

directly over the machine.

 16. Always stand to the side of the chipper cone when 

feeding tree limbs and branches into the unit, as tree 

limbs, branches, and harder woods may kick back while 

being chipped.

 17. 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.

 18. 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.

 19. Never allow material to build up around the engine 

during chipper/shredder operation. This could result in a 

fire, or overheating of the engine.

 20. 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.

 21. Never continue to operate the machine if it starts 

making unusual noise or vibration. Shut the engine off 

immediately, 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. 

 22. Never attempt to clear clogs from the chipper cone, 

shredder 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.

 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 a 

complete stop, and remove the spark plug wire from the 

spark plug before beginning these activities.

 24. 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 material 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.

 25. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the 

engine and make certain that all moving parts have