Troy-Bilt CSV 060 Push Chipper Shredder Vac Owner's Manual

1. 

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 

machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to 

assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for 

future and regular reference and for ordering replacement 

parts. 

2. 

Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. 

Know how to stop the machine and disengage them 

quickly.

3. 

Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate this 

machine. Children 16 and over should read and understand 

the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual 

and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an 

adult.

4. 

Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper 

instruction.

5. 

Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet from 

the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if 

anyone enters the area.

6. 

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. 

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless 

and deadly gas.

7. 

Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the 

feeding chambers and discharge opening. Contact with 

the rotating impeller can amputate fingers, hands, and 

feet.

8. 

Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge 

opening, remove or empty bag, or inspect and repair the 

machine while the engine is running. Shut the engine off 

and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete 

stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against 

the engine.

1. 

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to 

be used. Remove all rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign 

objects which could be picked up or thrown and cause 

personal injury or damage to the machine. 

2. 

Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during 

operation and while performing an adjustment or repair, 

to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can 

cause serious injury to the eyes.

3. 

Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting 

slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can be 

caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine 

in bare feet or sandals. Wear leather work gloves when 

feeding material in the chipper chute.

4. 

Before starting, check all bolts and screws for proper 

tightness to be sure the machine is in safe working 

condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage at 

frequent intervals.

5. 

Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, as 

necessary.

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, 

could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow 

all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply 

with these instructions may result in personal injury. 

When you see this symbol - HEED ITS WARNING!

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in 

this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the 

operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands, 

toes and feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could 

result in serious injury or death.

WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components 

contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects 

or other reproductive harm.