DR Power 8 FPT - Manual (Page 13)

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Read and understand the warnings listed in “Chapter 1 General Safety Rules” before operating this CHIPPER/SHREDDER.
Chapter 3: Operating The DR CHIPPER/SHREDDER
This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR CHIPPER/SHREDDER and discusses basic operation
features. It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your CHIPPER/SHREDDER by reviewing Figure 1 in
Chapter 2 before beginning the steps outlined in this chapter.
Starting the Engine
1. Check the Oil and Fuel level every time you use the DR CHIPPER/SHREDDER.
2. Turn the Fuel Shut-Off Valve to the OPEN position (Figure 1 on page 8).
3. Check Inlet Hoppers and Discharge Chute and remove any debris buildup from the machine by first unplugging the Spark Plug
Wire and following the instructions on page 16.
4. Move the Choke Control Lever (Figure 1 on page 8) to the right to the Choke position (leave in the Run position to the left if
the Engine is already warm).
5. Move the Throttle to the right, FAST (Rabbit) position, (Figure 1 on page 8).
6. Grasp the Recoil Starter Handle (Figure 1 on page 8)
and slowly pull until you feel resistance. Let the cord retract a little bit,
then pull the cord rapidly to start the Engine. One or two (2) pulls will usually start the DR CHIPPER/SHREDDER.
6. As the Engine warms up, slowly adjust the Choke to the left towards the Run position. Wait until the Engine runs smoothly
before each Choke adjustment.
7. When the Engine is warmed up and running smoothly, ensure that the Choke is fully in the Run position to the left.
NOTE: The Throttle should always be fully to the right when Chipping/Shredding.
Stopping the Engine
Move the Throttle Control Lever all the way to the left past the SLOW (Turtle) position to the “STOP” position.
NOTE: Close the Fuel Shut-Off Valve (Figure 1 on page 8) when transporting or storing the DR CHIPPER/SHREDDER.
Before You Begin
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Visually check the Chipper Knife for damage each time you use the machine.
NOTE: Check for shaft movement while starting the Engine. If the shaft does not turn, clean out the Chipper/Shredder Hopper(s) as
instructed on page 16.
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When viewed from the Chipper Hopper side (Operator Zone, Figure 10), the Flywheel turns in a clockwise direction.
 NEVER assume you know where the Chipper Knife is. You do not know where it is.
 ALWAYS operate the DR CHIPPER/SHREDDER from the Operator Zone shown in Figure 10.
 ALWAYS stop the Engine when leaving the Operating Zone (Figure 10) or when moving the machine.
Figure 10