DR Premier 375, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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7
General Safety
Operating this chipper safely is necessary to prevent or minimize the risk of
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
. Unsafe operation can
create a number of hazards for you. Always take the following precautions when operating this chipper:

Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people, their property, and
themselves.
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Your DR SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Exercise extreme caution at all times. The
design of this machine is to chip wood. Do not use it for any other purpose.
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Know how to stop the chipper quickly; see “stopping the engine” in chapter 4.
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Operate this machine on a level surface only. Never operate your unit on a slippery, wet, muddy, or icy surface. Exercise
caution to avoid slipping or falling.
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Keep your face and body back from the chipper hopper to avoid accidental bounce back of any material.
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When feeding material into the chipper hopper, be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, or other foreign objects are
not included. Personal injury or damage to the machine could result.
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Never allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge and
can result in kickback from the chipper hopper.
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Whenever you leave the operating position or if you have to remove processed material, leaves, or debris from the machine,
always 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 removing processed material, leaves, or debris from the machine.
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Always stop the engine when moving the DR SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER.
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Keep combustible substances away from the engine when it is hot.
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Never cover the machine while the muffler is still hot.
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See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by DR
power equipment.
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If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, 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 inspecting for clogging or damage. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Clean and repair and/or
replace damaged parts.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
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Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Never carry passengers on your machine.
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Never overload or attempt to chip material beyond the manufacturer’s recommendation; see “using the chipper hopper” in
chapter 4. Personal injury or damage to the machine could result.
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While using the DR SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER, 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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Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep the equipment in good operating condition.