DR Power 18 HP (June 2004 - Present) - Manual (Page 2)

SECTION I – SAFETY
This symbol points out important safety instructions, which , if not followed,
could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and
follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your
shredder/chipper. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal
injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.
THIS MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF INFLICTING SERIOUS INJURY
IF
OPERATED IMPROPERLY -- READ WARNINGS & CAUTION LABELS.
INTENDED USE
Never use your shredder/chipper for any other purpose than shredding and chipping
limbs or other lawn and garden debris. It is designed for this use and any other use
many cause serious injury.
DANGER : Rotating cutting blade.
Keep hands and feet out of inlet and discharge opening while machine is running.
DANGER:
This machine can CRUSH, GRIND, CUT, and SEVER parts of your body if
they enter the inlet or discharge area of your shredder/chipper.
DANGER : Your shredder/chipper was built to be operated according to the rules for safe
operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error
on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules,
you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.
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