DR Power Walk-Behind 11.50 fpt (August 2010 - Present) - Manual (Page 6)

6 DR ® LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM
Operating this vacuum safely is necessary to prevent or minimize the risk of death or serious injury. Unsafe operation can create a
number of hazards for you. Always take the following precautions when operating this vacuum:
 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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Your DR walk-behind leaf & lawn vacuum is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Exercise extreme caution at all times. The
design of this machine is to vacuum debris. Do not use it for any other purpose.
 Know how to stop the vacuum quickly.
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Never allow people or pets to ride on the DR walk-behind leaf & lawn vacuum.
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Never start the engine without the debris bag attached firmly to the discharge tube.
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Never attempt to remove the debris bag while the DR walk-behind leaf & lawn vacuum engine is running. Debris may exit at
high velocity out of the openings created in the seams as you unlatch the debris bag.
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Empty the debris bag after each use to prevent spontaneous combustion due to decaying material.
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Do not vacuum in sandy areas where you will vacuum large quantities of sand.
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Never operate the vacuum near hot or burning debris or any toxic or explosive materials.
 If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, stop the engine and wait five (5) minutes to cool. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble. Disconnect the spark plug wire and inspect for clogging, damaged, or worn impeller, loose
impeller bolt, loose impeller key, or loose engine mounting bolts. Clean and repair and/or replace damaged parts.
 Always shut off the DR walk-behind leaf & lawn vacuum engine, wait five (5) minutes to cool, and disconnect the spark plug
wire before attempting to clear any obstructions.
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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.
 Use the DR walk-behind leaf & lawn vacuum only in daylight.
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While using the vacuum, do not hurry or take things for granted. When in doubt about the equipment or your surroundings,
stop the machine and take the time to look things over.
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Never leave the machine unattended with the engine running.
 Do not operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by DR
Power Equipment.
General Safety
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. All DR LEAF and LAWN
VACUUMS shipped to California, New Mexico and Washington State are provided with spark arresters. Failure of the owner or
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 State Park Association or the appropriate state organization for
specific information in your area.
Additional Information and Potential Changes
DR Power Equipment 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.
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 this Mower in a safe manner. Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1 (800) DR-owner (376-
9637) for assistance.