DR Power 18 HP Bottom-Discharge - Manual (Page 5)

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• Only operate unit in good daylight. Do not
operate unit at night or in dark areas where your
vision may be impaired.
• If situations occur which are not covered by this
manual, use care and good judgment. Contact
your dealer for assistance.
CHILDREN
• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of small children.
• Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye of a
responsible adult other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn the unit off if a child enters the area.
• Never allow children under the age of 16 to operate the chipper.
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
• Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away
from heat and open flame, and out of the reach
of children. Check and add fuel before starting
the engine. Never remove gas cap or add fuel
while the engine is running. Allow engine to cool
at least two minutes before refueling.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any
spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it
may cause a fire or explosion. Extinguish all
cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
• Never refuel unit indoors because flammable
vapors will accumulate in the area.
• Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame or spark, such as a
gas hot water heater, space heater, clothes dryer
or furnace.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and muffler
free of debris build-up. Clean up fuel and oil
spillage. Allow unit to cool at least five minutes
before storing.
• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain the flywheel and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect both spark plug wires and
keep them away from the spark plugs to prevent
accidental starting. Do not use flammable
solutions to clean air filter.
• Check the blade and engine mounting screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also
visually inspect blade for wear or damage.
Replace the blades with parts which meet
original equipment specifications.
• Knives should be checked for sharpness and the
nuts and bolts attaching them to the flywheel for
tightness every 8-10 hours of operation.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
• Never run this machine in an enclosed area as
the exhaust from the engine contains carbon
monoxide, which is an odorless, tasteless, and
deadly poisonous gas.
• Never operate your chipper in poor mechanical
condition or when in need of repair. Periodically
check and keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight
to be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition. Be sure all safety guards and shields
are in proper position. These safety devices are
for your protection.
• Inspect the belt each time you use the unit. Look
for damage, worn areas or tears. Do not use the
unit if this condition exists.
• If your machine strikes any foreign object or
starts making an unusual noise or vibration,
immediately shut off engine, disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug, and allow all moving
parts to come to a complete stop. Inspect for
damage and repair and or replace damaged
parts. Check for and tighten any loose parts.
• Do not tamper with the engine’s governor setting.
The governor controls the maximum safe
operation speed and protects the engine. Over-
speeding the engine is dangerous and will cause
damage to the engine and to the other moving
parts of the machine. See your authorized dealer
for engine governor adjustments.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, ALWAYS CHECK OIL LEVEL!