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SAFETY & OPERATION
SAFE PRACTICES & GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: GENERAL SAFETY
Operating this Wood Chipper safely is necessary to prevent or minimize the risk of death or
serious injury. Unsafe operation can create several hazards for you. Always take the following
precautions when operating.
• Your machine is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Exercise extreme caution always. The
machine is designed to chip wood. Do not use it for any other purpose.
• Know how to stop the Wood Chipper quickly.
• Never operate your unit on a slippery, wet, muddy, or icy surface. Exercise caution to avoid
slipping or falling.
• Never use the machine without ensuring that all guards and shields are in place.
• Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts
on the Wood Chipper. This includes all shields and guards. Modifications to your machine
could cause personal injuries and property damage and will void your warranty.
• If the machine starts to make an unusual noise or vibrate, shut down the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting, wait
5 minutes for the engine to cool down, then inspect for damage. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble. Check damaged parts and clean, repair and/or replace as necessary.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
• Before performing any maintenance or inspection procedure, shut down the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire keeping it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental
starting, wait 5 minutes for machine to cool down.
• Never allow people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Allow
only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation to use your
machine.
• Never overload or attempt to chip wood beyond the manufacturer’s recommendation. It
could result in personal injury or damage to the machine.
• While using, don’t hurry or take things for granted. When in doubt about the equipment or
your surroundings stop the machine and take time to look things over.
• Never operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Use the machine only in daylight. Stay alert for hidden hazards.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep the equipment in good operating condition.
NOTE: List of warnings and cautions cannot be all-inclusive. If situations occur that are not
covered by this manual, the operator must apply common sense and operate this Wood
Chipper in a safe manner. Contact DK2 Customer Service for assistance or questions.
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