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9.5 CHIPPER SHREDDER
SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Serial No.
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Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the DR 9.5 CHIPPER SHREDDER.
Electric Start
Model shown
DR Power Equipment
Toll-free phone: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637)
Fax: 1-802-877-1213
Website: www.DRpower.com

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  • Page 1 9.5 CHIPPER SHREDDER SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Electric Start Model shown DR Power Equipment Toll-free phone: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) Serial No. Fax: 1-802-877-1213 Order No. Website: www.DRpower.com Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the DR 9.5 CHIPPER SHREDDER.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Additional Information and Potential Changes DR Power Equipment reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional.

  • Page 3: Chapter 1: General Safety Rules

    Labels Your DR 9.5 Chipper Shredder carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe use. Shown below are copies of all the Safety and Information labels that appear on the equipment. Take a moment to study them and make a note of their location on your Chipper Shredder as you set up and before you operate the unit.
  • Page 4 Protecting Yourself and Those Around You This is a high-powered machine, with moving parts operating with high energy. You must operate the machine safely. Unsafe operation can create a number of hazards for you, as well as anyone else in the nearby area. This machine can crush, grind, cut, and sever parts of your body if they enter the inlet or discharge area of your Chipper Shredder.
  • Page 5 Safety with Gasoline - Powered Machines (Continued)  To safely store, allow the Engine to cool completely before moving into any enclosure. Never store a machine that has 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. ...
  • Page 6 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 DR 9.5 Chipper Shredder in a safe manner. Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call Toll Free: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Setting Up The Dr 9.5 Chipper Shredder

    Chapter 2: Setting Up The DR 9.5 Chipper Shredder It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your DR 9.5 Chipper Shredder as shown in Figure 1 before beginning these procedures. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact us at www.DRpower.com.
  • Page 8 Specifications Engine Briggs & Stratton Ft-Lbs Torque 9.50 Oil Capacity 20 oz. 9.5 Chipper Fuel Tank Capacity 0.8 Gallons Shredder Power Unit Starting Pull Cord (Manual Start), Key (Electric Start) Chipping Capacity 3" Diameter Max Branches Shredding Capacity 1/2" Diameter Max Woody Material Chipper Knife 4-1/8"x 1-1/4"...
  • Page 9 Shredder Common Parts (Figure 4 and list below) Discharge Guard and - Shredder Hopper Deflector Chipper Chute Bracket - Chipper Chute Assembly - Collection Bag - Shredder Guard & Bracket Assembly - Chipper Guard & Bracket Assembly - Discharge Deflector Assembly Tools needed: ...
  • Page 10 3. Position the Hammermill Housing/Shredder Hopper Assembly onto the Flywheel Housing seven studs of the Flywheel Housing (Figure 8). The two studs at the back of the Shredder Hopper will go through slots in the Flywheel Housing Bracket (Figure 9). 4.
  • Page 11 Attaching the Chipper Chute: 1/4-20 Bolts and Locknuts Note: In the next step the 1/4-20 Bolts and Locknuts are pre-installed on the Guard Bracket Assembly to keep the parts in the correct order. Chipper 1. Using a 7/16" on the Locknut and 3/8" wrench on the Bolt, remove a Chute Locknut from one of the Chipper Chute Guard Bolts, position it in the Guard...
  • Page 12 1. Position the machine so the Engine is level. Remove the Oil Fill/Dipstick Fuel Fill (Figure 14). Initially add 12 oz. of the oil recommended by the Engine Manufacturer. Wait one minute for the oil to settle. Check the Oil level on the Dipstick as described in the Engine Manual. Continue adding a few ounces of oil at a time, rechecking the level until the oil reaches the full level as indicated in the Engine Manual.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Operating The Dr 9.5 Chipper Shredder

    Chapter 3: Operating the DR 9.5 Chipper Shredder This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR 9.5 Chipper Shredder and discusses basic operation features. It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your Chipper Shredder by reviewing Figure 1 in Chapter 2 before beginning the steps outlined in this chapter.
  • Page 14 If the material is 1" or larger, feed only one at a time into the Chipper Chute.  NEVER allow processed material to build up within 3" of the Discharge opening. Move the DR 9.5 Chipper Shredder or the pile as needed. Failure to do so could result in unnecessary jamming of the machine.
  • Page 15 The Hammers within the Shredding Chamber can tug suddenly at material fed into the Shredder Hopper. Do not hold on tightly to branches and vines, and do not feed material straight down into the Hopper with your arm pointing downward toward the opening.
  • Page 16 Using the Collection Bag An optional Collection Bag is provided with your machine. 1. Install the open end of the Collection Bag over the rubber Discharge Discharge Deflector and hook it onto the metal housing tabs above and below the Deflector Discharge Deflector (Figure 19).

  • Page 17: Chapter 4: Maintaining The Dr 9.5 Chipper Shredder

    Chapter 4: Maintaining The DR 9.5 Chipper Shredder Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual and the Engine Manufacturer's Owner's Manual for maintenance procedures. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supersede those listed in the Engine Manufacturer's Owner's Manual.
  • Page 18 Greasing the Wheel Bearings Tools and Supplies Needed: Grease Fitting  Grease Gun  Lithium Grease  Clean Cloth 1. Wipe all dirt, etc., from the Grease Fittings on both Wheels with a clean cloth (Figure 23). 2. Apply no more than three pumps of quality general-purpose lithium grease Wheel with a hand-pumped grease gun to the Grease Fitting on each Wheel.
  • Page 19 (not Shown) Hopper The DR 9.5 Chipper Shredder is shipped with a sharp Chipper Knife and depending upon material being chipped we've found it can remain acceptably sharp for 40 plus hours. When you notice diminished self-feeding, it is time to Hammermill replace the knife.
  • Page 20 Knife Sharpening  You should never attempt to sharpen the Chipper Knife freehand; take the Knife to a machine shop for proper sharpening.  It is extremely important to consistently maintain the 45-degree angle for proper performance.  Excessive heat generated during the sharpening process will damage Knives and weaken the metal. ...
  • Page 21 Maintaining the Shredder Hammers When the hardened steel Hammers become dull or round on the cutting edge, they should be rotated or reversed. Note: The four flat Hammers have four cutting edges and the four J Hammers have two that may be used before replacement is necessary.
  • Page 22 Removing the Battery for Charging Tools Needed:  1/2" Wrench 1. Remove the Bolts securing the Battery Strap using a 1/2" Wrench and Bracket carefully lower the Battery (Figure 32). Battery Wires 2. Disconnect the green Negative and red Positive Wires from the Battery Base Terminals.
  • Page 23  Typically, the Battery takes between 6 and 8 hours to fully charge. Do not leave the charger on the battery longer than 24 hours for a 2 amp charger, or 48 hours for a 1 amp charger as you could potentially damage the battery.. ...

  • Page 24: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common problems and their solutions. If you continue to experience problems, contact us at www.DRpower.com or call toll-free 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for support. Shut down the Engine, remove the Spark Plug Wire, and wait 5 minutes before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection on the Chipper Shredder.
  • Page 25 Troubleshooting Table (Continued) Shut down the Engine, remove the Spark Plug Wire, and wait 5 minutes before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection on the Chipper Shredder. YMPTOM OSSIBLE AUSE The Engine lacks power  Make sure the Choke Lever is all the way to the RUN position (right). or is not running ...

  • Page 26: Chapter 6: Parts Lists And Schematic Diagrams

    Chapter 6: Parts Lists and Schematic Diagrams Parts List – DR 9.5 CHIPPER SHREDDER Note: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description Ref# Part# Description 33332 Nut, Nylon Lock, Flanged, 5/16-18 36509 Spacer, Hammer, Short W/Hole...
  • Page 27 Schematic – DR 9.5 CHIPPER SHREDDER CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...
  • Page 28 Parts List – ELECTRIC START UNIQUE PARTS Note: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description Ref# Part# Description 33332 Nut, Nylon Lock, Flanged, 5/16- 13447 Battery, 12V, 9ah 39285 Bracket, Battery 35023 Bolt, Hex, Flange, 5/16-18 X .75"...
  • Page 29 Schematic – ELECTRIC START UNIQUE PARTS CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...
  • Page 30 Notes: ® 9.5 Chipper Shredder...
  • Page 31 CHIPPER SHREDDER is fit for ordinary purposes for which a product of this type is used. DR Power Equipment however, limits the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness in duration to a period of two (2) years in consumer use, ninety (90) days for any other use.
  • Page 32  If your DR 9.5 Chipper Shredder will be idle for more than 30 days, we recommend using a gas stabilizer. This will prevent sediment from gumming up the Carburetor. If there is dirt or moisture in the gas or tank, remove it by draining the tank.

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