DR Power Self-Propelled 6.75 (2004 - September 2010) - Manual (Page 7)

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CHAPTER 2
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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READ THIS SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE THE DR
TRIMMER/MOWER. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION AND SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS TO
ENSURE THE BEST PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR MACHINE.
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THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE AREA IN WHICH YOU WILL BE WORKING AND REMOVE ALL FOREIGN
OBJECTS. THE SITE MUST BE FREE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS OBSTACLES (E.G., STONES, LOGS,
STICKS, ROPE, WIRE, GARDEN TOOLS, GLASS AND METAL OBJECTS SUCH AS CANS). MOWING OVER
THESE OBJECTS COULD DAMAGE THE MACHINE AND CAUSE INJURY.
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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 ENCOUNTER THE SPINNING CORDS.
Labels
Your DR TRIMMER/MOWER carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe use. Shown below are
copies of all the labels that appear on the equipment. Take a moment to study them and make a note of their location
on your DR TRIMMER/MOWER as you assemble and before
you operate the unit. Replace damaged or missing
safety and information labels immediately.
Read the Safety and
Operating Instructions.
Do not operate the
machine near people
or animals.
Remove all objects
that could be thrown
by the Trimmer Cord.
Always wear safety glasses
or goggles while operating
the machine.
Keep body parts away from
the trimmer line.
Use caution operating the
machine on slopes.
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