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DR
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WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM
General Safety
OPERATING THIS VACUUM SAFELY IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF
DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY
. UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREATE A NUMBER OF HAZARDS FOR YOU. ALWAYS TAKE
THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING THIS VACUUM:
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KEEP IN MIND THAT THE OPERATOR OR USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR HAZARDS
OCCURRING TO OTHER PEOPLE, THEIR PROPERTY, AND THEMSELVES.
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YOUR DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM IS A POWERFUL TOOL, NOT A PLAYTHING. EXERCISE
EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL TIMES. THE DESIGN OF THIS MACHINE IS TO VACUUM DEBRIS. DO NOT
USE IT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
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KNOW HOW TO STOP THE VACUUM QUICKLY; SEE PAGE 25.
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NEVER ALLOW PEOPLE OR PETS TO RIDE ON THE DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM.
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NEVER START THE ENGINE WITHOUT THE DEBRIS BAG ATTACHED FIRMLY TO THE TOP SHIELD
ASSEMBLY. SEE
FIGURE 8
ON PAGE 18.
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NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE DEBRIS BAG WHILE THE DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM
ENGINE IS RUNNING. DEBRIS MAY EXIT AT HIGH VELOCITY OUT OF THE OPENINGS CREATED IN THE
SEAMS AS YOU UNLATCH THE DEBRIS BAG.
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EMPTY THE DEBRIS BAG AFTER EACH USE TO PREVENT SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION DUE TO
DECAYING MATERIAL.
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DO NOT VACUUM IN SANDY AREAS WHERE YOU WILL VACUUM LARGE QUANTITIES OF SAND.
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NEVER OPERATE THE VACUUM NEAR HOT OR BURNING DEBRIS OR ANY TOXIC OR EXPLOSIVE
MATERIALS.
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IF THE MACHINE SHOULD START MAKING AN UNUSUAL NOISE OR VIBRATION, STOP THE ENGINE
AND WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO COOL. VIBRATION IS GENERALLY A WARNING OF TROUBLE.
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND INSPECT FOR CLOGGING, DAMAGED, OR WORN IMPELLER,
LOOSE IMPELLER BOLT, LOOSE IMPELLER KEY, OR LOOSE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS. CLEAN AND
REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS.
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ALWAYS SHUT OFF THE DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO
COOL, AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR ANY OBSTRUCTIONS.
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ALWAYS KEEP THE EQUIPMENT IN A GOOD SAFE OPERATING CONDITION. ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN
NUTS AND BOLTS ARE TIGHT AND ALWAYS USE THE SUPPLIED SELF-LOCKING HARDWARE; DO NOT
SUBSTITUTE.
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USE THE DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM ONLY IN DAYLIGHT.
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WHILE USING THE VACUUM, DO NOT 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 LEAVE THE MACHINE UNATTENDED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.
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DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR
MEDICATION.
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SEE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER OPERATION AND INSTALLATION OF
ACCESSORIES. ONLY USE ACCESSORIES APPROVED BY COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, INC.
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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
VACUUM IN A SAFE MANNER. CALL 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) FOR ASSISTANCE.
