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P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A. Chipper - Shredders Model Series 462 thru 465 Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. FORM NO. 770-10038A (Model 465A shown) 5/99 SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new chipper-shredder. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your chipper-shredder. Please read and understand what it says. Before you prepare your chipper-shredder for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator’s Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD Customer Support Department. • Every chipper shredder has a model plate. You can locate it by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down at the frame next to the engine. See Figure 1. MTD PRODUCTS INC CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 XXX-X-XXX-X-XXX XXXXXXXXXXX Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: This is where your model number will be. This is where your serial number will be. Figure 1 SECTION 2: CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT • LOCATE YOUR MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER — Record this information in the space provided. To find your unit’s specific model number and serial number, see SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER. • If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department. • Customer Support can be reached by dialing: 1- (330) 220-4MTD (4683) or 1- (800)-800-7310 • Please have your model number and serial number ready when you call. • Although both numbers are important, you will be asked to enter only your serial number before your call can be processed. 2 SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: 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 YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL: HEED ITS WARNING. WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: Your chipper-shredder was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation 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 chipper-shredder is capable of amputating fingers and hands and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. 1. GENERAL OPERATION • Read this operator's manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. • Your chipper-shredder is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been designed to perform two jobs; to chip and shred vegetation found in a normal yard. Do not use it for any other purpose. • Never allow children under age 16 to operate the unit. Children 16 years and older should only operate the unit under close parental supervision. Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your unit. • Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. Stop the engine when they are in the vicinity of the unit. Keep work area clean and clear of branches or obstacles which could cause you to stumble or fall. • When feeding material into this equipment, be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans or other foreign objects are not included. Personal injury or damage to the machine could result. • Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirt. Shirt and slacks that cover the arms and...