DR Power 8.25 Pro Power Wagon (February 2007 - February 2009) - Manual (Page 11)

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General Safety
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THE DR POWERWAGON-PRO 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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YOUR DR POWERWAGON-PRO IS NOT A PLAYTHING. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL TIMES.
THE DESIGN OF THIS MACHINE IS TO HAUL MATERIAL. DO NOT USE IT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
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GIVE COMPLETE AND UNDIVIDED ATTENTION TO THE JOB AT HAND. BEFORE YOU USE YOUR NEW
MACHINE, BE SURE YOU KNOW HOW TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE AND STOP THE DR
POWERWAGON-PRO AT A MOMENT'S NOTICE.
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ALWAYS OPERATE THE DR POWERWAGON-PRO FROM BEHIND THE HANDLEBARS, NEVER FROM THE
SIDE.
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NEVER USE THE DR POWERWAGON-PRO TO DRAG OR TOW ITEMS.
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DO NOT OVERLOAD THE DR POWERWAGON-PRO. BE CAREFUL OF TOP-HEAVY LOADS. THE HIGHER
THE LOAD, THE MORE CHANCE OF TIPPING OVER THE MACHINE. ALSO, LOADS MAY SHIFT DURING
OPERATION; SO TO BE SAFE, SECURE YOUR LOADS AND EVEN THEM OUT WHEN POSSIBLE. THE
MAXIMUM LOAD IS 800 LBS.
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USE 1 ST GEAR WITH LOADS OVER 300 LBS. AND ON SLOPES. EXCESSIVE SPEED CAN BE DANGEROUS.
OPERATE THE MACHINE IN THE LOWEST GEAR THAT IS SATISFACTORY TO DO THE JOB.
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USE CAUTION WHEN MOVING DOWNHILL AND BRAKING. APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE SLOWLY TO
AVOID TIPPING FORWARD.
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WHEN SHIFTING TO REVERSE, BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TIPPING AS THE SWIVEL WHEEL CHANGES
DIRECTION.
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WATCH FOR TRAFFIC WHEN OPERATING NEAR ROADWAYS.
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NEVER ALLOW PEOPLE OR PETS TO RIDE IN THE DR POWERWAGON-PRO.
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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 DAMAGED PARTS. CLEAN AND REPAIR
AND/OR REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS.
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BUILT-IN SAFETY FEATURES, SUCH AS THE OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM, ARE EFFECTIVE ONLY
WHEN MAINTAINED AND KEPT IN PLACE.
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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 ONLY APPROVED DR PARTS.
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USE THE DR POWERWAGON-PRO ONLY IN DAYLIGHT.
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WHILE USING THE MACHINE, 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. MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE 100% CONTROL OF THE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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NEVER LEAVE THE DR POWERWAGON-PRO UNATTENDED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.
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DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR
MEDICATION.