DR Premier 375, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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5
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You
This is a high-powered machine, with moving parts operating with high energy at high speeds. You must operate the machine
safely. Unsafe operation can create a number of hazards for you, as well as anyone else in the nearby area. Always take the
following precautions when using this machine:
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Always wear protective goggles or safety glasses with side shields while chipping to protect your eyes from possible thrown
debris.
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Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry, which can catch on moving parts or the material fed into the chipper hopper.
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We recommend wearing gloves while chipping. Be sure your gloves fit properly and do not have loose cuffs or drawstrings.
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Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your chipper. If you have safety shoes, we recommend wearing them. Do not
use the machine while barefoot or wearing open sandals.
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Wear long pants while operating the chipper.
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Use ear protectors or ear plugs rated for at least 20 dba to protect your hearing.
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Never allow people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the chipper. Allow only responsible individuals who are
familiar with these rules of safe operation to use your machine.
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Never place your hands, feet, or any part of your body in the chipper hopper, discharge opening, or near or under any moving
part while the machine is running. Keep area of discharge clear of people, animals, buildings, glass, or anything else that will
obstruct clear discharge, cause injury, or damage. Wind can also change discharge direction, so be aware. If it becomes
necessary to push material into the chipper hopper, use a small diameter stick, not your hands.
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Keep bystanders 100 feet away from your work area at all times. Wood chips exit the chipper at great speeds. To be safe, do
not operate the machine near small children or pets, and never allow children to operate the chipper. Stop the engine when
another person or pet approaches.
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The flywheel will still rotate for a while after the engine is shut off. Shut down the engine, wait for all moving parts to come to
a complete stop, remove spark plug wire, then wait 5 minutes before moving or working on the chipper.
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Never use the machine without ensuring that all guards and shields are in place, including the chipper hopper, discharge
chute and blowback shield.
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Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner or the carburetor air intake cover removed. Removal of such parts could create
a fire hazard. Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter.
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Always operate the machine from the operator zone (see “operation notes” in chapter 4). Never pass or stand on the
discharge side of the machine when the engine is running or the flywheel is turning.
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Never try to pick up, move, or transport the machine while the engine is running or the flywheel is turning. Shut down the
engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop (the flywheel will continue rotating for a while after the engine is
shut down), disconnect spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting, then wait 5
minutes before moving.
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The muffler and engine become very hot and can cause a severe burn; do not touch.
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Clear the area of objects such as wire and rope, etc. Inserting these objects into the chipper hopper could damage the
flywheel and/or cause injury.
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Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts on the DR SELF-FEEDING WOOD
CHIPPER. This includes all shields and guards. Modifications to your machine could cause personal injuries and property
damage and will void your warranty.