DR PILOT XT, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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DR ®
LEAF and LAWN VACUUM
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and
the vacuuming activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
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Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
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Be alert and always turn off the DR Walk-Behind Leaf and Lawn Vacuum engine if children or pets enter the work area.
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Before, and while moving backwards, look behind, and down for small children and pets.
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Never allow children to operate the vacuum.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision.
This is a high-powered machine, with moving parts operating with high energy at high speeds. Use proper clothing and safety
gear when operating this machine to prevent or minimize the risk of severe injury. You must operate the machine safely. Unsafe
operation can create a number of hazards for you, as well as anyone else in the nearby area. Always take the following precautions
when operating this machine:
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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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Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your DR Walk-Behind Leaf and Lawn 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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Avoid wearing loose clothing or je welry, which can catch on the machine’s moving parts.
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We recommend wearing gloves while using your DR Walk-Behind Leaf and Lawn Vacuum. Be sure your gloves fit properly
and do not have loose cuffs or drawstrings.
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We recommend changing the debris bag after vacuuming glass and other debris and before using the system to vacuum
material that may be used for compost or mulch.
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Wear long pants while operating the machine.
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Use Hearing Protectors or Ear Plugs rated for at least 20 dba to protect your hearing.
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Never allow people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the vacuum. Allow only responsible individuals who are
familiar with these rules of safe operation to use your machine.
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Never place your hands, feet, or any part of your body near or under any moving part while the machine is running.
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Keep bystanders away from your work area at all times. Stop the engine when another person or pet approaches.
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Never use the machine with the collection bag removed.
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Clear the work area of objects such as rock, string-like material, wire, rope, or rags. Ingesting these objects into the vacuum
could damage the machine and/or cause injury.
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Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts on the DR Walk-Behind Leaf and
Lawn Vacuum. This includes all shields and guards. Modifications to your machine could cause personal injuries and
property damage and will void your warranty
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Inspect the Bag before each use and if worn or damaged, replace before using machine.
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You
Safety for Children and Pets