DR XD26, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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DR
®
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
Safety with Gasoline - Powered Machines
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
®
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 appropriate local or 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 FIELD and BRUSH MOWER in a safe manner. Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call
1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
Gasoline is a highly flammable liquid that gives off flammable vapor that can be ignited and cause a fire or explosion. Always
follow these precautions:
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Never run the engine in an enclosed area or without proper ventilation as the exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless,
tasteless, and poisonous gas.
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Store all fuel and oil in containers specifically designed and approved for this purpose. Keep away from heat and open flame
and out of the reach of children.
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Replace rubber fuel lines and grommets when worn or damaged or after 5 years of use, whichever comes first.
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Fill the gasoline tank outdoors with the engine off and after the engine has cooled completely. Do not handle gasoline if you
or anyone nearby is smoking.
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If you spill gasoline do not start the engine. Move the machine away from the area until the gas vapors have dissipated.
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Before performing engine maintenance or repairs; shut down the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s), and wait 5
minutes for the engine to cool.
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Never change the engine governor settings or modify the engine speed.
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Never check for an ignition spark with the spark plug or spark plug wire(s) removed. Always use an approved spark tester.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Regularly check their proper operation.
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Allow the engine to cool completely before storing in any enclosed area.
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Keep combustible substances away from the engine when it is hot. Never cover the machine while the muffler is still hot.
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To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine and muffler free of debris build-up.
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Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner or the carburetor air intake cover removed.
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Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter.
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Never operate the engine without the muffler and deflector, if so equipped. Inspect the muffler and deflector periodically and
replace if necessary.
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The muffler and engine become very hot and can cause a severe burn. Do not touch.