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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 9.5 Chipper Shredder
This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR 9.5 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.
Before Starting
Check the Oil and Fuel level every time you use the DR 9.5 Chipper Shredder.
Ensure the Fuel Shut-Off Valve is moved to the right in its OPEN position
(
Figure 17
).
Check the Shredder Hopper, Chipper Chute, and Discharge Guard and
remove any debris buildup from the machine as described in “To Free a
Clog” on page 16.
Starting the Engine (Manual Start Model)
1.
Move the Choke Control Lever to the left to the Choke position (
Figure 17
)
(leave in the Run position to the right if the Engine is already warm).
2.
Move the Throttle to the left, FAST
position.
3.
Grasp the Recoil Starter Handle and slowly pull until you feel resistance,
then pull the cord rapidly to start the Engine. One or two pulls will usually
start the Engine.
4.
As the Engine warms up, slowly adjust the Choke to the right towards the
Run position. Wait until the Engine runs smoothly before each Choke
adjustment.
5.
When the Engine is warmed up and running smoothly, ensure that the
Choke is fully in the Run position to the right.
Note:
The Throttle should always be fully to the left when Chipping/Shredding.
Starting the Engine (Electric Start Model)
1.
Move the Choke Control Lever to the left to the Choke position (
Figure 17
)
(leave in the Run position to the right if the Engine is already warm).
2.
Move the Throttle to the left, FAST
position.
3.
Rotate Key to the Start position
until the Engine starts, then release.
4.
The Key will return to the Run
position and the Engine will continue to
run.
5.
As the Engine warms up, slowly adjust the Choke to the right towards the
Run position. Wait until the Engine runs smoothly before each Choke
adjustment.
6.
When the Engine is warmed up and running smoothly, ensure that the
Choke is fully in the Run position to the right.
Note:
The Throttle should always be fully to the left when Chipping/Shredding.
Fuel Shut-
Off Valve
Choke
Control
Lever
Throttle Control Lever
Recoil Starter
Handle
Figure 17
Key Switch
(Electric Start)
