DR Power 42 Lawn Mower Deck - Manual (Page 4)

4 DR ® 42" LAWN MOWER DECK
General Safety
A Note to All Users
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 42" LAWN MOWER DECK in a safe manner. Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call
1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
Operating this DR 42" Lawn Mower Deck safely is necessary to prevent or minimize the risk of death or serious injury. Unsafe
operation can create a number of hazards for you. Always take the following precautions when operating this Lawn Mower Deck:
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This is a high-powered machine, with moving parts operating with high energy at high speeds. You must use proper clothing
and safety gear when operating this machine to prevent or minimize the risk of severe injury. This machine can cut and sever
parts of your body if they contact the Moving Blades.
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Thoroughly inspect the area in which you will be working and remove all foreign objects. Clear the area of objects such as
Rocks, Toys, Wire, Bones, Sticks, Glass etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the Blades which could damage the
machine and/or cause injury.
• Read this Safety & Operating Manual before you use the DR 42" Lawn Mower Deck. Become familiar with the operation and
service recommendations to ensure the best performance from your Lawn Mower Deck.
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Never allow people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the Mower. Allow only responsible individuals who are
familiar with these rules of safe operation to use your machine.
• Keep your hands and feet away from the Blades, Belts, Blade Pulleys, and concealed areas while the engine is running. Never
reach under the Deck or grab hold of any part of the Deck when the Engine is running.
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Never use the Mower with the Discharge Chute removed.
• Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts on the dr 42" Lawn Mower Deck.
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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Your DR 42" Lawn Mower Deck is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Exercise extreme caution at all times. The design of this
machine is to cut grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.
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Be sure all Blade and Wheel controls are disengaged before attempting to start the Engine. Engage and disengage the Mower
Blades a few times to get used to it before mowing.
• If you have to stop to remove grass or debris from the underside of the Deck, always shut off the Engine, allow the Engine to
cool five (5) minutes and remove the Spark Plug Wire(s) before removing grass or debris.
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Know how to stop the Blades quickly; see page 8.
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Stop the Blades when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
• Always operate the Mower from behind. Never pass or stand on the discharge (right) side or in front of machine when the
Engine is running.
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Do not pull the Mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. Look down and behind before, and while moving backwards.
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If the machine starts to make an unusual noise or vibration, immediately shut off the Engine and wait five (5) minutes for all
moving parts to come to a complete stop and cool. Disconnect the Spark Plug Wire(s). Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble. Inspect for clogging or damage. Clean and repair and/or replace damaged parts.
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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 blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing.
• Keep bystanders at least 100 feet away from your work area at all times. Objects can be thrown far from the Mower and at
great speeds. To be safe, do not operate the machine near small children or pets, and never allow children to operate the
Mower. Disengage the Blades and stop the Engine when another person or pet approaches.
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Refer to your DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety and Operating Instructions Manual for Field and Brush Mower specific
Warnings and Cautions. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at www.DRpower.com or call toll-free
1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) and one of our Technical Support Representatives will be happy to help you.