DR Power Tow-Behind Optional Vac and Mulch Discharge (September 2014 - Present) - Manual (Page 3)

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Read this safety & operating Instructions manual as well as the safety & operating Instructions manual that came with your DR ®
LEAF and LAWN VACUUM before you use these Optional VAC Hose and/or Mulch Discharge Accessories. Become familiar with
the operation and service recommendations to ensure the best performance from your machine. 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.
Chapter 1: General Safety Rules
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You
Safety for Children and Pets
General Safety
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 become in contact with the moving impeller blades. Always take the following precautions when operating this
machine:
 Always wear protective goggles or safety glasses with side shields while operating or performing an adjustment on your DR
Leaf and Lawn Vacuum and the VAC Hose and/or Mulch Discharge Accessories to protect your eyes from possible foreign
objects thrown from the machine.
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Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry, which can catch on the machine’s moving parts.
 We recommend wearing gloves while using the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum and these optional accessories. Be sure your
gloves fit properly and do not have loose cuffs or drawstrings.
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Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum. If you have safety shoes, we recommend
wearing them. Do not use the machine while barefoot or wearing open sandals.
 Wear long pants while operating the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum.
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Use ear protectors or earplugs rated for at least 20 dba to protect your hearing.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children and pets. Children and pets are often attracted to
the machine and the vacuuming activity.
Never assume that children or pets will remain where you last saw them. Always follow
these precautions:
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Keep children and pets at least 100 feet from the working area and ensure they are under the watchful care of a responsible
adult.
 Be alert and always turn off the lawn tractor engine and the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum engine if children or pets enter the
work area.
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Never allow children to operate the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum or the VAC Hose and Mulch Discharge Accessory.
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Never allow children or pets to play in the collector. If they become trapped in the enclosure they may be exposed to
temperatures similar to leaving a child or pet in a car with the windows closed on a sunny day.
This is a high-powered machine, with moving parts operating with high energy at high speeds. You must operate the machine
safely. Unsafe operation can create a number of hazards for you, as well as anyone else in the nearby area. Always take the
following precautions when using this machine:
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Never allow people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum or its Optional
Accessories.