DR Power Tow-Behind 8.00 Premier (Pre-August 2010) - Manual (Page 9)

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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE COLLECTOR BOX WHEN YOUR DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM
ENGINE OR YOUR LAWN DECK ENGINE IS OPERATING. DEBRIS MAY EXIT AT HIGH VELOCITY OUT
OF THE SMALL OPENINGS CREATED IN THE SEAMS OF THE COLLECTOR BOX AS YOU UNLATCH THE
COLLECTOR BOX PANELS.
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NEVER OPERATE THE MACHINE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 15 DEGREES.
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WHEN USING THE DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM AS A TRAILER, BE SURE TO SECURE THE LOAD.
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NEVER TOW THE DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM FASTER THAN 8 MPH.
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KEEP YOUR HANDS OUT OF THE CHIPPER HOPPER AND VACUUM INLET WHILE THE LAWN TRACTOR
AND THE DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM ENGINES ARE RUNNING. IF IT BECOMES NECESSARY TO
PUSH MATERIAL INTO THE HOPPER, USE A SMALL DIAMETER STICK.
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ALWAYS SHUT OFF THE LAWN TRACTOR ENGINE AND THE DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM ENGINE,
ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL FIVE (5) MINUTES AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR ANY OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE HOSES OR CHIPPER HOPPER.
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THE EXHAUST AREA ON THE ENGINE BECOMES VERY HOT WITH USE. ALLOW THE ENGINE TO
COOL BEFORE DOING MAINTENANCE OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.
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KEEP YOUR HANDS AND COMBUSTIBLE SUBSTANCES AWAY FROM THE ENGINE WHEN IT IS HOT
AND CLEAN THE ENGINE AREA AFTER EACH USE.
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USE THE DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM ONLY IN DAYLIGHT.
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ALWAYS FEED THE CHIPPER FROM THE CHIPPING ZONE ( FIGURE 20). NEVER STRADDLE OR REACH
OVER THE ENGINE AREA AT ANY TIME.
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USE ONLY YOUR HANDS TO OPERATE THE DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM ENGINE CONTROLS.
ALWAYS DISMOUNT YOUR LAWN TRACTOR WHEN STARTING AND STOPPING THE DR LEAF AND
LAWN VACUUM ENGINE TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE HOT MUFFLER.
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DO NOT, UNDER ANY CONDITIONS, REMOVE, BEND, CUT, FIT, WELD, OR OTHERWISE ALTER
STANDARD PARTS ON THE DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM. MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR MACHINE
COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURIES AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
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DO NOT ALTER OR TAMPER WITH SAFETY DEVICES OR SHIELDS. MAKE SURE THEY ARE IN PROPER
POSITION.
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WHILE USING THE DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM, DO NOT HURRY OR TAKE THINGS FOR GRANTED.
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NEVER LEAVE THE DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM UNATTENDED WITH ITS MOTOR RUNNING.
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DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR
MEDICATION.