DR 16.5 Safety & Operating Instructions Manual page 8

General Safety Continued
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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 3. PERSONAL INJURY
or damage to the machine could result.
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While using the DR SELF-FEEDING 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.
California Proposition 65
California Proposition 65:
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Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other
reproductive harm.
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This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other
reproductive harm.
A Note to All Users
Under California law, and the laws of some other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using
hydrocarbon fuels without an engine spark arrester. This also applies to operation on US Forest Lands. All DR SELF-FEEDING
CHIPPERS shipped to California, New Mexico and Washington State are provided with spark arresters. Failure of the owner or
operator to maintain this equipment in compliance with state regulations is a misdemeanor under California law and may be in
violation of other state and/or federal regulations. Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information in your
area.
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 SELF-FEEDING 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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