DR ALL-TERRAIN, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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ALL-TERRAIN
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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions
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Chapter 2: Safety Considerations
Taking the time to read and observe all safety instructions will ensure many years of
productive use from your DR
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ALL-TERRAIN
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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER and
help you avoid injury. Please take a few moments to read the following guidelines for safely
operating your new machine.
Preparing to Use the DR
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ALL-TERRAIN
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FIELD
and BRUSH MOWER
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Read these Safety and Operating Instructions and the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual
before you use the DR
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ALL-TERRAIN
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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. Become
familiar with the controls, engine and service recommendations to ensure the best
performance from your machine.
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Inspect the area in which you will be working. Look for rocks, logs, sticks, rope, wire,
garden tools, etc., and remove these objects before mowing. Mowing over these objects
could damage the machine and cause injury.
Safety Information Labels
Take some time to become familiar with the following standard safety cautions applicable
to your mower. Replace damaged or missing safety labels immediately. (#148231)
Keep combustible substances away from
the engine when it is hot. (#136841)
Make sure you add oil before starting the
engine; the unit is shipped without oil.
Fill the oil reservoir slowly to make sure
you don’t overfill it. (#127811)
Use caution operating the
machine on slopes.
Keep body parts away
from the mower blade.
Always wear safety glasses
or goggles while operating
the machine.
Remove all objects
that could be thrown
by the mower blade.
Do not operate the
machine near people
or animals.
Read the Safety and
Operating Instructions
.