DR Power Walk-Behind 6.5 (Pre-August 2010) - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1............................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCING THE DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM ........................... 1
Conventions used in this manual ................................................................................... 1
WLL Specification Sheet .................................................................................................. 2
CHAPTER 2............................................................................................................................. 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES............................................................................................... 3
Labels ............................................................................................................................... 3
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You ................................................................... 5
Slope Operation............................................................................................................... 6
Safety for Children ........................................................................................................... 6
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines........................................................................ 7
General Safety .................................................................................................................. 8
A Note to All Users .......................................................................................................... 9
Additional Information and Potential Changes.............................................................. 9
CHAPTER 3........................................................................................................................... 11
SETTING UP YOUR DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM............................ 11
DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM Controls and Features........................ 12
Unpacking the Machine ................................................................................................ 13
Opening the Shipping Carton ....................................................................................... 13
Connecting the Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Model)................................................ 14
Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline............................................................................. 15
CHAPTER 4........................................................................................................................... 17
OPERATING YOUR DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM............................ 17
Operator Controls.......................................................................................................... 17
Before Starting the Engine............................................................................................. 18
Manual-Starting ............................................................................................................. 18
Electric Starting.............................................................................................................. 19
Stopping the Engine ...................................................................................................... 19
Operating Safety ............................................................................................................ 20
Vacuum Nozzle Height Adjustment............................................................................. 20
Vacuum Nozzle Door Operation .................................................................................. 21
Vacuuming Operation ................................................................................................... 22
Slopes and Uneven Terrain ........................................................................................... 23
Clearing a Clogged Nozzle ............................................................................................ 23
Emptying the Debris Bag............................................................................................... 24
Attaching the Debris Bag............................................................................................... 25
Installing the Optional Disposable Debris Bag Liner (P/N 21794, package of 12) .... 26
Handling and Transporting........................................................................................... 27
CHAPTER 5........................................................................................................................... 29
MAINTAINING THE DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM .......................... 29
Regular Maintenance Checklist..................................................................................... 29
Lubrication ..................................................................................................................... 30
Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil ...................................................................... 31
Battery Care (For Electric-Starting Models).................................................................. 32
Charging the Battery ...................................................................................................... 32
Removing and Replacing the Impeller.......................................................................... 33
Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment..................................................................................... 35
Removing and Replacing the Drive Belt ....................................................................... 36
Drive Chain Replacement, Alignment and Tension ..................................................... 37