DR Premier Brush, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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6 PREMIER
DR
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FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER
A Note to All Users
Under California law, and the laws of some other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using
hydrocarbon fuels without an engine spark arrester. This also applies to operation on US Forest Lands. All PREMIER DR
®
FIELD
and BRUSH MOWERS shipped to California, New Mexico and Washington State are provided with spark arresters. Failure of the
owner or operator to maintain this equipment in compliance with state regulations is a misdemeanor under California law and
may be in violation of other state and/or federal regulations. Contact your State Park Association or the appropriate state
organization for specific information in your area.
Additional Information and Potential Changes
DR Power Equipment reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation
to the purchaser. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described
within this manual may be optional. Some illustrations may not be applicable to your machine.
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 Mower in a safe manner. Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1 (800) DR-owner (376-
9637) for assistance.
The mower must be operated safely to prevent or minimize the risk of minor or moderate injury. Unsafe operation can create a
number of hazards for you. Always take the following precautions when operating this mower:
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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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Use ear protectors or earplugs rated for at least 20 dba to protect your hearing.
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Wear long pants while mowing.
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Use caution when mowing close to fences, buildings, trees, etc. So as not to hit the handle bar. Doing so, you may injure
your hand or lose control of the machine.
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Keep all nuts and bolts tight, especially the blade attachment bolts, and keep the equipment in good operating condition.
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The mower blade is sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing.