DR Power 5.00 HP Power Wagon - Manual (Page 7)

DR POWERWAGON 5.0 Safety & Operating Instructions 4
Protecting Yourself
Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your DR POWERWAGON 5.0. If you
have safety shoes, we recommend wearing them. Do not use the machine while
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry, which might be caught on the machine’s
moving parts.
Operating the Machine Safely
Built-in safety features, such as the Operator Presence System, are effective only when
maintained and kept in place.
Do not, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard
parts on the DR POWERWAGON 5.0. Modifications to your machine could cause
personal injuries and will void your warranty.
Use only approved DR parts.
Do not use the DR in a manner not in accordance with these instructions.
Be particularly careful of small children and pets. Never allow children to operate the
DR POWERWAGON 5.0. Never carry children, adults or pets in the DR
POWERWAGON 5.0. Use caution when another person approaches.
Keep your hands away from the belt and pulleys while the engine is running.
ALWAYS shut off the engine and remove the spark plug wire before adjusting the
machine.
Do not use the DR to drag or tow items.
The exhaust area on the engine becomes very hot with use. Allow the engine to cool
before doing maintenance or making adjustments.
Keep combustible substances away from the engine when it is hot.
When operating over uneven terrain and slopes, use EXTREME CAUTION to ensure
solid and firm footing.
Use 1 st gear with loads over 300 lbs. and on slopes.
Never use your machine on slopes greater than 20°.
Use the DR POWERWAGON 5.0 only in daylight or good artificial light.
Use extra caution when operating in wet or slippery conditions.
Always operate the DR POWERWAGON 5.0 from behind the handlebars, never
from the side.
WARNING! The items listed in this section will help you keep your DR
POWERWAGON 5.0 running smoothly and, most importantly, prevent injury to
yourself or others. Please review them carefully before starting your machine.