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Engine Safety
Your DR
®
PRO XL-DRT is equipped with an internal combustion engine. Do not use on, or near, forest-covered or brush-
covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local, state, or federal laws.
In the state of California, a spark arrester is required by law. Other states have similar laws. A spark arrester, if used, must be
maintained in effective working order by the operator.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed area. The exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas. Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.
Do not tamper with the engine in an effort to get it to run at higher speeds. The maximum engine speed is preset by the
manufacturer and is within safety limits. See engine manual.
Keep a Class B fire extinguisher on hand when operating this machine in dry areas as a precautionary measure.
General Safety
The DR
®
Pro-XL-DRT 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 machine:
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people, their property, and
themselves.
Your DR
®
Pro-XL-DRT is not a plaything. Exercise extreme caution at all times. The design of this machine is to till soil. Do
not use it for any other purpose.
Give complete and undivided attention to the job at hand. Before you use your new machine, be sure you know how to
disengage the tines and stop the DR
®
Pro-XL-DRT at a moment's notice.
Always operate the DR
®
Pro-XL-DRT from behind the handlebars, never from the side.
Never use the DR
®
Pro-XL-DRT to drag or tow items.
Use caution when moving downhill and braking.
Never allow people or pets to ride in the DR
®
PRO XL-DRT.
If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, stop the engine and wait five (5) minutes to cool. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble. Disconnect the spark plug wire and inspect for damaged parts. Clean and repair and/or
replace damaged parts.
Built-in safety features, such as the operator presence system, are effective only when maintained and kept in place.
Always keep the equipment in a good safe operating condition. Always make certain nuts and bolts are tight and always use
the supplied self-locking hardware; do not substitute. Use only approved DR
®
parts.
Use the DR
®
PRO XL-DRT only in daylight.
While using the machine, do not 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. Make sure that you have 100% control of the machine at all times.
Never leave the DR
®
PRO XL-DRT unattended with the engine running.
Do not operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by DR
®
Power Equipment.
