DR Power 11.5 FPT - Manual (Page 6)

6 DR ® CHIPPER/SHREDDER
General Safety (continued)
A Note to All Users
Under California law, and the laws of some other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using
hydrocarbon fuels without an Engine Spark Arrester. This also applies to operation on US Forest Lands. All DR
CHIPPER/SHREDDERS shipped to California, New Mexico, and Washington State are provided with Spark Arresters. Failure of
the owner or operator to maintain this equipment in compliance with state regulations is a misdemeanor under California law and
may be in violation of other state and/or federal regulations. Contact your State Park Association or the appropriate state
organization for specific information in your area.
No list of warnings and cautions can be all-inclusive. If situations occur that are not covered by this manual, the operator must
apply common sense and operate this DR CHIPPER/SHREDDER in a safe manner. Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call Toll
Free: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
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Never place any part of your body in the CHIPPER/SHREDDER Hopper(s), discharge opening, or near any moving part while
the machine is running. Keep the area of discharge clear of anything that will obstruct a clear discharge. Wind can also
change discharge direction, so be aware. If it becomes necessary to push material into the CHIPPER/SHREDDER Hopper(s),
use a small diameter stick, NOT WITH YOUR HANDS.
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Keep your face and body back from the CHIPPER/SHREDDER Hopper(s) to avoid accidental bounce back of any material.
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Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge
and can result in kickback from the CHIPPER/SHREDDER Hopper(s).
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Allow only one person to operate the CHIPPER/SHREDDER at any time.
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Always operate the machine from the Operator Zone (see Figure 10 on page 13). Never pass or stand on the discharge side
of the machine when the Engine is running or the Rotor is turning.
 If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, shut down the Engine, disconnect the Spark Plug Wire,
keeping it away from the Spark Plug to prevent accidental starting, wait 5 minutes, then inspect for damage. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble. Check for damaged parts and clean, repair, and/or replace as necessary.
 Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
 Never try to pick up, move, or transport the machine while the Engine is running or the Rotor is turning.
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Before performing any maintenance or inspection procedure on the CHIPPER/SHREDDER, shut the Engine OFF, remove the
Spark Plug Wire, and keep it away from the Spark Plug.
 Never allow people who do not understand and/or have not read this Safety and Operating Instructions Manual to use the
CHIPPER/SHREDDER. Allow only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation to use your
machine.
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Never overload or attempt to Chip or Shred material beyond the manufacturer’s recommendation. Personal injury or damage
to the machine could result.
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While using the CHIPPER/SHREDDER, don't hurry or take things for granted. When in doubt about the equipment or your
surroundings, stop the machine and take the time to look things over.
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Never operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
 Use the machine only in daylight.
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Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
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Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep the equipment in good operating condition.