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DR ®
SNOW BLOWER
General Safety (continued
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 DR
®
SNOW
BLOWERS 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.
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 DR SNOW BLOWER in a safe manner. Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1-800-DR-
OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
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Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts on the SNOW BLOWER. 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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Allow only one person to operate the SNOW BLOWER at any time.
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If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, shut down the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire,
keeping it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting, wait 5 minutes, then inspect for damage. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble. Check for damaged parts and clean, repair, and/or replace as necessary.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
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Before performing any maintenance or inspection procedure on the SNOW BLOWER, stop the engine, remove the Safety Key,
and wait five minutes to allow all parts to cool.
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Never allow people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the SNOW BLOWER. Allow only responsible individuals
who are familiar with these rules of safe operation to use your machine.
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Never overload or attempt to use the SNOW BLOWER beyond the manufacturer’s recommendation. Personal injury or
damage to the machine could result.
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While using the SNOW BLOWER, don't 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 operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
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Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep the equipment in good operating condition.