DR Power Walk-behind 13 - 17 HP (April 2005 - August 2005) - Manual (Page 7)

DR  ALL-TERRAIN  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions 3
Chapter 2: Safety Considerations
Preparing to Use the DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and
BRUSH MOWER
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Read these Safety & Operating Instructions and the engine owner’s manual before you use
the DR ALL-TERRAIN
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. Become familiar with the
controls, engine and service recommendations to ensure the best performance from
your machine.
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Inspect the area in which you will be working. Look for rocks, logs, sticks, rope, wire,
garden tools, etc., and remove these objects before mowing. Mowing over these objects
could damage the machine and cause injury.
Safety Information Labels
Take some time to become familiar with the following standard safety cautions applicable
to your mower. Replace damaged or missing safety labels immediately. (#148231)
Keep combustible substances away from
the engine when it is hot. (#136841)
Make sure you add oil before starting the
engine; the unit is shipped without oil.
Fill the oil reservoir slowly to make sure
you don’t overfill it. (#127811)
Use caution operating the
machine on slopes.
Keep body parts away
from the mower blade.
Always wear safety glasses
or goggles while operating
the machine.
Remove all objects
that could be thrown
by the mower blade.
Do not operate the
machine near people
or animals.
Read the Safety and
Operating Instructions .
WARNING! This mowing machine is capable of amputating hands and feet
and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result
in serious injury or death. Taking the time to read and observe all safety instructions
will ensure many years of productive use from your DR
ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and
BRUSH MOWER and help you avoid injury. Please take a few moments to read the
following guidelines for safely operating your new machine.