DR Power Lawn Aerator - Manual (Page 5)

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Protecting Yourself and those around you (continued)
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
® LAWN
AERATORS 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.
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 DR LAWN AERATOR in a safe manner. Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1-800-DR-
OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
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Keep bystanders at least 50 feet away from your work area at all times. Stop the engine when another person or pet
approaches.
 Know how to stop the DR LAWN AERATOR quickly; see “stopping the engine” in chapter 3.
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Never operate your unit on a slippery, wet, muddy, or icy surface. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
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Never use the machine without ensuring that all guards and shields are in place.
 Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts on the LAWN AERATOR. This
includes all shields and guards. Modifications to your machine could cause personal injuries and property damage and will
void your warranty.
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Allow only one person to operate the DR LAWN AERATOR at any time.
 If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, shut down the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire,
keeping it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting, wait 5 minutes, then inspect for loose parts or damage.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Tighten, clean, repair and/or replace parts as necessary.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
 Before performing any maintenance or inspection procedure on the DR LAWN AERATOR, raise the tines with the tine
position lever first and then release the bail bar to disengage tines, move throttle to idle, switch the engine off, remove the
spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug.
 Never allow people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the DR LAWN AERATOR. Allow only responsible
individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation to use your machine. Disconnect the spark plug wire when the
machine is not being used to prevent operation without instruction.
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Never overload or attempt to aerate lawns beyond the manufacturer’s recommendation. Personal injury or damage to the
machine could result.
 While using the DR LAWN AERATOR, don't 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 operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
 Use the machine only in daylight.
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Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
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Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep the equipment in good operating condition.
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Never cross hard objects or surfaces (sidewalks, driveways, stepping stones, etc.) with the aerating tines down.
 Do not use this machine on hills greater than 15 degrees, especially when turning.
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Keep hands and feet away from operating parts.
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Never leave the machine unattended while running.