DR Power Walk-Behind 11.50 fpt (August 2010 - Present) - Manual (Page 4)

4 DR ® LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM
This is a high-powered machine, with moving parts operating with high energy at high speeds. Use proper clothing and safety
gear when operating this machine to prevent or minimize the risk of severe injury. 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 operating this machine:
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Always wear protective goggles or safety glasses with side shields while operating this vacuum system to protect your eyes
from possible foreign objects thrown from the machine.
 Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your DR walk-behind leaf & lawn vacuum. If you have safety shoes, we
recommend wearing them. Do not use the machine while barefoot or wearing open sandals.
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Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry, which can catch on the machine’s moving parts.
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We recommend wearing gloves while using your DR walk-behind leaf & lawn vacuum. Be sure your gloves fit properly and do
not have loose cuffs or drawstrings.
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Always wear gloves when emptying the debris bag.
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After vacuuming glass, bottles or cans, dispose of this waste properly, never in a compost pile.
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We recommend changing the debris bag after vacuuming glass and other debris and before using the system to vacuum
material that may be used for compost or mulch.
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Wear long pants while operating the machine.
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Use ear protectors or ear plugs rated for at least 20 dba to protect your hearing.
 Never allow people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the vacuum. Allow only responsible individuals who are
familiar with these rules of safe operation to use your machine.
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Never place your hands, feet, or any part of your body near or under any moving part while the machine is running.
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Keep bystanders away from your work area at all times. To be safe, do not operate the machine near small children or pets,
and never allow children to operate the vacuum. Stop the engine when another person or pet approaches.
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Never use the machine with the debris bag removed.
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Never operate the engine with the air cleaner or cover over the carburetor air-intake removed, except for adjustment. Removal
of such parts could create a fire hazard. Do not use flammable solutions to clean air filter.
 The muffler and engine become very hot and can cause a severe burn; do not touch.
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Clear the work area of objects such as rock, string-like material, wire, rope, or rags. Ingesting these objects into the vacuum
could damage the machine and/or cause injury.
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Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts on the DR walk-behind leaf & lawn
vacuum. This includes all shields and guards. Modifications to your machine could cause personal injuries and property
damage and will void your warranty.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and
the vacuuming activity. Never
assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
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Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
 Be alert and always turn off the DR walk-behind leaf & lawn vacuum engine if children enter the work area.
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Before, and while moving backwards, look behind, and down for small children.
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Never allow children to operate the vacuum.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision.
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You
Safety for Children and Pets