DR Power Scout 8.25 (September 2005 - December 2006) - Manual (Page 17)

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Unpacking the Mower
NOTE: Unpacking the DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER is a two-person job. We recommend you
have an extra set of hands available before you begin.
Tools and Supplies Needed:
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Screwdriver
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Metal Shears
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Knife
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Gloves and Eye Protection
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WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN CUTTING THE BANDING. THE BANDING MAY HAVE A LOT OF
TENSION ON IT AND MAY SNAP AND CUT YOU. ALWAYS STAND TO ONE SIDE WHEN CUTTING
THE BAND.
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STABILIZE THE SHIPPING CONTAINER ON CLEAN FLAT TERRAIN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
UNPACK AND ASSEMBLE THE MACHINE.
1. Stand to one side and cut the banding.
2. Remove the top of the carton. Separate the stapled vertical cardboard ends from the pallet to
access the pallet straps. Be careful of the staples.
3. Pry off the fasteners and cut any ties holding the machine to the pallet.
WEAR GLOVES AND BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING THE DECK. THE BLADE IS VERY SHARP,
AND MAY SPIN AS YOU MANEUVER THE DECK.
4. Roll the mower off the pallet. Do not discard your pallet and packaging material until you are fully
satisfied with your new DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER.
5. Remove the Blade Protector from the Blade. (See CAUTION note above)