DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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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 EAR PLUGS 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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SEE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER OPERATION AND INSTALLATION OF
ACCESSORIES. ONLY USE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES APPROVED BY DR POWER EQUIPMENT.
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KEEP ALL NUTS AND BOLTS TIGHT, ESPECIALLY THE BLADE ATTACHMENT BOLTS, AND KEEP THE
EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHMENTS IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION.
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THE MOWER BLADES ARE SHARP AND CAN CUT. WRAP THE BLADES OR WEAR GLOVES, AND USE
EXTRA CAUTION WHEN SERVICING.
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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. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
WWW.DRPOWER.COM OR CALL
1(800) DR-OWNER (376-9637) FOR ASSISTANCE.
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. We provide all DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWERS shipped to California and
Washington State with Spark Arresters. Failure of the owner/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 local Fire Marshal, Forest Service, 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.