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DR
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WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM
Operating Safety
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ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHILE OPERATING
THIS VACUUM SYSTEM TO PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM POSSIBLE FOREIGN OBJECTS THROWN FROM
THE MACHINE.
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AVOID WEARING LOOSE CLOTHING OR JEWELRY, WHICH MIGHT CATCH ON MOVING PARTS.
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WE RECOMMEND WEARING GLOVES WHILE VACUUMING. BE SURE YOUR GLOVES FIT PROPERLY
AND DO NOT HAVE LOOSE CUFFS OR DRAWSTRINGS.
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WEAR SHOES WITH NON-SLIP TREADS WHEN USING YOUR VACUUM. IF YOU HAVE SAFETY SHOES,
WE RECOMMEND WEARING THEM. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE WHILE BAREFOOT OR WEARING
OPEN SANDALS.
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WEAR LONG PANTS WHILE OPERATING THE DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM.
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USE EAR PROTECTORS OR EAR PLUGS RATED FOR AT LEAST 20 DBA TO PROTECT YOUR HEARING.
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NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INSIDE THE VACUUM NOZZLE TO CLEAR DEBRIS WHILE THE ENGINE IS
RUNNING. ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE
CLEARING THE VACUUM NOZZLE.
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DO NOT REFUEL THE ENGINE WHILE IT IS HOT OR RUNNING.
USE COMMON SENSE WHEN USING THE MACHINE. LEARN TO RECOGNIZE THE CHANGE IN SOUNDS
WHEN OVERLOADED. TURN OFF THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY IF THE MACHINE BECOMES JAMMED TO
PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE SYSTEM.
Vacuum Nozzle Height Adjustment
For maximum pickup, adjust the Nozzle Height as close to the debris as possible, but without blocking
airflow into the Nozzle.
NOTE:
Never bury the Nozzle into debris.
To raise or lower the Vacuum Nozzle, turn the Crank Handle (
Figure 13
) counterclockwise to raise (UP), or
clockwise to lower (DOWN).
Tip:
For ease of adjustment, remove the weight from the front wheels by pushing down slightly on the
handlebar while turning the Nozzle Height Adjustment Crank Handle.
Figure 13
