6″ & 8″ Bear Cat Chipper Operator’s Manual
The Bear Cat line is designed, tested, and manufactured to give years of dependable performance. To keep your machine operating at peak efficiency, it is necessary to adjust it correctly and make regular inspections. The following pages will assist you in the operation and maintenance of your machine. Please read and understand this manual before operating. If you have any questions or comments about this manual, please call us toll-free at 1-800-247-7335. If you have any questions or problems with your machine, please call or write your local factory-authorized Bear Cat dealer.
BEFORE OPERATING
1. Read this Owner / Operator’s manual. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this equipment.
2. Before inspecting or servicing any part of the machine, wait for all parts to stop moving. Be aware that rotating parts slow down gradually after power is stopped.
3. Keep safety decals clean and legible. Replace missing or illegible safety decals.
4. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on this equipment and on any of it’s attachments or accessories.
5. Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with the use of the unit to use this machine.
6. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children. Keep bystanders at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from the area of operation.
7. Do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. Do not operate this equipment in or near buildings, windows, or air conditioners.
8. If needed, always use an approved fuel container. Keep open flames, sparks, smoking materials, and other sources of combustion away from fuel.
9. Do not operate this machine if you are under the influence of alcohol, medications, or substances that can affect your vision, balance, and judgement. Do not operate if tired or ill. You must be in good health to operate this machine safely.

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