DR Premier 375, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children and pets. Children are often attracted to the
machine and the chipping activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Always follow these
precautions:
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Keep children and pets at least 50 feet from the working area and ensure they are under the watchful care of a responsible
adult.
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Be alert and turn the machine off if children or pets enter the work area.
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Never allow children to operate the DR SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER.
Gasoline is a highly flammable liquid. Gasoline also gives off flammable vapor that can be easily ignited and cause a fire or
explosion. Never overlook the hazards of gasoline. Always follow these precautions:
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Never run the engine in an enclosed area or without proper ventilation as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon
monoxide, which is an odorless, tasteless, and deadly poisonous gas.
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Store all fuel and oil in containers specifically designed and approved for this purpose and keep away from heat and open
flame, and out of the reach of children.
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Replace rubber fuel lines and grommets when worn or damaged and after 5 years of use.
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Fill the gasoline tank outdoors with the engine off and allow the engine to cool completely. Don't handle gasoline if you or
anyone nearby is smoking, or if you're near anything that could cause it to ignite or explode. Reinstall the fuel tank and fuel
container caps securely.
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If you spill gasoline, do not attempt to start the engine. Move the machine away from the area of the spill and avoid creating
any source of ignition until the gas vapors have dissipated. Wipe up any spilled fuel to prevent a fire hazard and properly
dispose of the waste.
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Allow the engine to cool completely before storing in any enclosure. Never store the machine with gas in the tank or a fuel
container near an open flame or spark such as a water heater, space heater, clothes dryer or furnace.
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Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running or flywheel 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 making
adjustments or repairs.
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Never tamper with the engine’s governor setting. The governor controls the maximum safe operation speed and protects the
engine. Over-speeding the engine is dangerous and will cause damage to the engine and to the other moving parts of the
machine. If required, see your authorized dealer for engine governor adjustments.
Safety for Children and Pets
Safety with Gasoline - Powered Machines