DR Power Tow-Behind 9.00 Commercial (May 2006 - July 2010) - Manual (Page 12)

8 DR ® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM
THE DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM MUST BE OPERATED SAFELY TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF
MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY. UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREATE A NUMBER OF HAZARDS FOR YOU.
ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE:
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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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USE EAR PROTECTORS OR EAR PLUGS RATED FOR AT LEAST 20 DBA TO PROTECT YOUR HEARING.
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WEAR LONG PANTS WHILE VACUUMING OR CHIPPING.
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REMOVE SIDE BRANCHES BEFORE CHIPPING TO PREVENT JAMMING THE MATERIAL IN THE CHIPPER
HOPPER.
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHIP WOOD LARGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL.
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NEVER USE THE DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM TO VACUUM ANYTHING BUT YARD WASTE, SUCH AS
LEAVES, GRASS, SMALL TWIGS AND PINE CONES.
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IF THE MACHINE STARTS TO MAKE AN UNUSUAL NOISE OR VIBRATION, IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF
THE ENGINE, DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, AND ALLOW ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP AND COOL. INSPECT FOR CLOGGING OR DAMAGE. CLEAN AND REPAIR AND/OR
REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS.
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SEE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER OPERATION AND INSTALLATION OF
ACCESSORIES. ONLY USE ACCESSORIES APPROVED BY COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, INC.
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ALWAYS KEEP THE EQUIPMENT IN A GOOD SAFE OPERATING CONDITION. ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN
NUTS AND BOLTS ARE TIGHT AND ALWAYS USE THE SUPPLIED SELF-LOCKING HARDWARE; DO NOT
SUBSTITUTE.
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NO LIST OF WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS CAN BE ALL-INCLUSIVE. IF SITUATIONS OCCUR THAT ARE
NOT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL, THE OPERATOR MUST APPLY COMMON SENSE AND OPERATE THE
DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM IN A SAFE MANNER. CALL 1(800) DR-OWNER (376-9637) FOR ASSISTANCE.
A Note to All Users
Under California law, and the laws of some other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal
combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels without an engine spark arrester. This also applies to operation
on US Forest Lands. We provide all DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUMS shipped to California and Washington
State with spark arresters. Failure of the owner/operator to maintain this equipment in compliance with state
regulations is a misdemeanor under California law and may be in violation of other state and/or federal
regulations. Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information in your area.
Additional Information and Potential Changes
Country Home Products, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time
without notice or obligation to the purchaser. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual
were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional. Some illustrations may
not be applicable to your machine.