DR RAPID-FEED 16.50 PRO, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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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. 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, DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE, 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 16.50 PRO DR RAPID-FEED 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 CHAPTER 4. PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE
COULD RESULT.
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WHILE USING THE 16.50 PRO DR RAPID-FEED 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.
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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 CHIPPER IN A SAFE MANNER. CONTACT US AT WWW.DRPOWER.COM OR CALL
1 (800) DR-OWNER (376-9637) FOR ASSISTANCE.
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