DR Power 18 HP (June 2004 - Present) - Manual (Page 6)

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
TRAINING
• Read this owner’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read,
understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before operation. Be completely familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and
regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
• Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
• Never allow children to operate the unit. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction. Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed
to use your unit.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. Stop the engine when they
are in the vicinity of the unit. Keep work area clean and clear of branches or obstacles, which could cause you
to stumble or fall.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people, their
property, and themselves.
• Your shredder/chipper is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Exercise extreme caution at all times. Your unit has
been designed to shred and chip. Do not use it for any other purpose.
• If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your place of
purchase for additional assistance.
PREPARATION
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
• Do not operate the machine without wearing adequate outer garments and safety goggles. Always wear safety
glasses or goggles during operation and while performing any adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign
objects that may be thrown from the machine. Be sure your glasses or goggles fit properly.
• Avoid loose-fitting clothes and use protective footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. Shirt and
slacks that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Secure hair above shoulders.
Do not wear loose clothes or jewelry that can be caught in moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet,
sandals or sneakers. Wear gloves when feeding material into the shredder hopper or chipper chute. Be sure
your gloves fit properly and do not have loose cuffs or drawstring.
• Warning: Fuel is highly flammable and the vapors are explosive. Take the following precautions.
• Store fuel and oil in approved containers.
• Keep away from heat and open flame, and out of the reach of children.
• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling.
• Check and add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have disappeared.
• Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
• Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame or spark, such as a gas hot
water heater, space heater, clothes dryer or furnace.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and muffler free of debris build-up. Clean up fuel and oil spillage.
Allow unit to cool at least five minutes before storing.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running.
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