Operating instructions

CHAPTER 2

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Labels

Your 16.50 PRO DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe

use. Shown below are copies of all the safety and operation labels that appear on the equipment. Take a

moment to study them and make a note of their location on your 16.50 PRO DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER

as you assemble and before you operate the unit. Replace damaged or missing safety and operation

labels immediately.

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• READ THIS SAFETY & OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE THE 16.50 PRO DR RAPID-FEED

CHIPPER. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION AND SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS TO

ENSURE THE BEST PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR MACHINE.

• THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE AREA IN WHICH YOU WILL BE WORKING AND REMOVE ALL

FOREIGN OBJECTS. LOOK FOR ROPE, WIRE, ETC., AND REMOVE THESE OBJECTS BEFORE

CHIPPING. INSERTING THESE OBJECTS INTO THE CHIPPER HOPPER COULD DAMAGE THE

MACHINE AND/OR CAUSE INJURY.

• THIS IS A HIGH-POWERED MACHINE, WITH MOVING PARTS OPERATING WITH HIGH ENERGY

AT HIGH SPEEDS. YOU MUST USE PROPER CLOTHING AND SAFETY GEAR WHEN OPERATING

THIS MACHINE TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY. THIS MACHINE CAN

CRUSH, GRIND, CUT, AND SEVER PARTS OF YOUR BODY IF THEY ENTER THE INLET OR

DISCHARGE AREA OF YOUR CHIPPER.