DR 11.5 Chipper Shredder, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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California Proposition 65:
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Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other
reproductive harm.
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This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other
reproductive harm.
General Safety (continued)
California Proposition 65
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 Chippers
w/Shredder 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 11.5 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 try to pick up, move, or transport the machine while the Engine is running or the Flywheel is turning.
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For safe loading up ramps carefully PULL the machine with the Shredder Hopper hand holds. For safe unloading down
ramps, guide the machine from behind with the hand holds so it goes down the ramps and you follow.
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Before performing any maintenance or inspection procedure on the CHIPPER SHREDDER, shut down the Engine, wait 5
minutes for machine to cool, remove the Spark Plug Wire keeping it away from the Spark Plug.
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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.
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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.