DR Power Self-Propelled 6.75 (2004 - September 2010) - Manual (Page 11)

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General Safety
YOU MUST SAFELY OPERATE THE DR TRIMMER/MOWER 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 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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YOUR DR TRIMMER/MOWER IS A POWERFUL TOOL, NOT A PLAYTHING. EXERCISE EXTREME
CAUTION AT ALL TIMES. THE DESIGN OF YOUR MACHINE IS FOR TRIMMING AND MOWING GRASS,
WEEDS, AND OTHER GROWTH AS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL. DO NOT USE IT FOR ANY OTHER
PURPOSE.
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KNOW HOW TO STOP THE MOWER QUICKLY; SEE PAGE 18.
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NEVER OPERATE YOUR UNIT ON A SLIPPERY, WET, OR MUDDY SURFACE. EXERCISE CAUTION TO
AVOID SLIPPING OR FALLING.
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KEEP YOUR FACE AND BODY BACK FROM THE DISCHARGE AREA.
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BE CAUTIOUS WHEN USING YOUR DR TRIMMER/MOWER AROUND FENCING, WIRES, ROPES, AND
HOSES. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THESE AND OTHER DEBRIS CAN BECOME WOUND AROUND THE LINE
PLATES OF THE MACHINE, POTENTIALLY DAMAGING THE BEARINGS OR INJURING YOU.
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WHENEVER YOU LEAVE THE OPERATING POSITION TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS, CHANGE CORDS OR IF
YOU HAVE TO REMOVE GRASS OR DEBRIS FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DECK, ALWAYS SHUT OFF
THE ENGINE AND WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO MAKE CERTAIN ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP AND COOL. REMOVE THE KEY, IF SO EQUIPPED, AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK
PLUG WIRE AND KEEP THE WIRE AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
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THE EXHAUST AREA ON THE ENGINE BECOMES VERY HOT WITH USE. ALLOW THE ENGINE TO
COOL BEFORE REFUELING, DOING MAINTENANCE, OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.
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KEEP COMBUSTIBLE SUBSTANCES AWAY FROM THE ENGINE WHEN IT IS HOT.
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NEVER COVER THE MACHINE WHILE THE MUFFLER IS STILL HOT.
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SEE MANUFACTURE’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER OPERATION AND INSTALLATION OF
ACCESSORIES. ONLY USE ACCESSORIES APPROVED BY COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, INC.
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IF THE CUTTING CORDS STRIKE A FOREIGN OBJECT OR IF YOUR MACHINE SHOULD START MAKING
AN UNUSUAL NOISE OR VIBRATION, STOP THE ENGINE AND WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES FOR ALL
MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND COOL. VIBRATION IS GENERALLY A WARNING
OF TROUBLE. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND INSPECT FOR DAMAGE. CLEAN AND
REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS.
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NEVER TAMPER WITH SAFETY DEVICES. CHECK THEIR PROPER OPERATION REGULARLY.
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DO NOT MOW IN THE RAIN. WATER ON THE SPARK PLUG MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL.
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DO NOT OPERATE THE DR TRIMMER/MOWER ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 20 DEGREES.
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WHEN OPERATING OVER UNEVEN TERRAIN AND SLOPES, USE EXTREME CAUTION TO ENSURE
SOLID AND FIRM FOOTING.