DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children and pets. Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Always follow these
precautions:
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Keep children and pets at least 100 feet from the working area and ensure they are under the watchful care of a responsible
adult.
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Be alert and turn the machine off if children or pets enter the work area.
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Before and while moving backwards, look behind, and down for small children.
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Never allow children to operate the mower.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision.
Gasoline is a highly flammable liquid. Gasoline also gives off flammable vapor that can be easily ignited and cause a fire or
explosion. Never overlook the hazards of gasoline. Always follow these precautions:
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Never run the engine in an enclosed area or without proper ventilation as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon
monoxide, which is an odorless, tasteless, and deadly poisonous gas.
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Store all fuel and oil in containers specifically designed and approved for this purpose and keep away from heat and open
flame, and out of the reach of children.
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Replace rubber fuel lines and grommets when worn or damaged and after 5 years of use.
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Fill the gasoline tank outdoors with the engine off and allow the engine to cool completely. Don't handle gasoline if you or
anyone nearby is smoking, or if you're near anything that could cause it to ignite or explode. Reinstall the fuel tank Cap and
fuel container cap securely.
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If you spill gasoline, do not attempt to start the engine. Move the machine away from the area of the spill and avoid creating
any source of ignition until the gas vapors have dissipated. Wipe up any spilled fuel to prevent a fire hazard and properly
dispose of the waste.
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Allow the engine to cool completely before storing in any enclosure. Never store a machine that has gas in the tank, or a fuel
container, near an open flame or spark such as a water heater, space heater, clothes dryer or furnace.
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Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Shut down the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s),
keeping it away from the spark plug(s) to prevent accidental starting, wait 5 minutes before making adjustments or repairs.
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Never tamper with the engine’s governor setting. The governor controls the maximum safe operation speed and protects the
engine. Over-speeding the engine is dangerous and will cause damage to the engine and to the other moving parts of the
machine.
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Keep combustible substances away from the engine when it is hot.
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To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine and muffler free of debris build-up.
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Never cover the machine while the muffler is still hot.
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Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner or the carburetor air intake cover removed. Removal of such parts could create
a fire hazard. Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter.
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The muffler and engine become very hot and can cause a severe burn; do not touch. Allow the engine to cool before doing
maintenance or making adjustments.
Safety for Children and Pets
Safety with Gasoline - Powered Machines