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Protecting Yourself
For your protection when using the BEAVER BLADE on your DR TRIMMER/MOWER, please read
carefully, and comply with all safety and operating instructions. Improper use or abuse of any gasoline
powered brush cutter or saw blade could result in a serious injury. Follow these Safety and Operating
Instructions and the
Operating Instructions
provided with your DR
TRIMMER/MOWER. If you have
misplaced your
Operating Instructions
manual, a replacement may be obtained from Country Home
Products
.
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Always wear the protective goggles while cutting to protect your eyes from possible thrown objects.
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Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your DR
TRIMMER/MOWER
BEAVER BLADE. If you
have safety shoes, we recommend wearing them. Do not use the BEAVER BLADE
while barefoot or
wearing open sandals.
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Wear long pants when cutting.
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Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry, which might be caught on the machine’s moving parts.
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Use earmuffs or earplugs to protect your hearing.
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We recommend wearing gloves while handling and cutting with the BEAVER BLADE.
Operating the Beaver Blade Safely
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Keep bystanders at least 100 feet away from your work area at all times. Objects can be thrown far
from the machine and at great speeds. To be safe, do not operate the machine near small children
or pets, and never allow children to operate the machine. Disengage the blade and stop the engine
when another person approaches.
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Be sure all blade and wheel controls are DISENGAGED before attempting to start the engine.
Engage and disengage the blade a few times to get used to it before cutting.
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Keep your hands and feet away from the blade, belts, chains, blade pulleys, and concealed areas
while the engine is running. NEVER reach under the deck or grab hold of any part of the deck when
the engine is running.
THE ITEMS LISTED IN THIS SECTION WILL HELP YOU KEEP YOUR DR TRIMMER/MOWER BEAVER
BLADE OPERATING SMOOTHLY AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, PREVENT INJURY TO YOURSELF OR
OTHERS. PLEASE REVIEW THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING TO USE YOUR BEAVER BLADE
THE BEAVER BLADE IS DESIGNED TO CUT WOOD, BRUSH AND SMALL TREES ONLY! BEFORE
USING YOUR BEAVER BLADE, ALWAYS INSPECT THE WORK AREA BEFORE STARTING WORK, AND
REMOVE ANY ROCKS, STONES, GLASS, CANS, WIRE, METAL OF ANY KIND AND ANY OTHER
FOREIGN OBJECTS IF POSSIBLE. AVOID THESE HAZARDS IF YOU'RE UNABLE TO REMOVE THEM.
THE BEAVER BLADE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS A REPLACEMENT FOR A CHAIN SAW.
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