DR Power Towable Backhoe - Manual (Page 7)

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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
® TOWABLE
BACKHOES 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 TOWABLE BACKHOE in a safe manner. Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1-
800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
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Before performing any maintenance/inspection procedure or before leaving the backhoe unattended, raise and center the
boom, lower the crowd arm, pull in the bucket, adjust the throttle control lever to idle, turn the ignition switch to “off”,
remove the spark plug wire, and install the swing and boom transport hitch pins and lynch pins.
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Never allow people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the backhoe. Allow only responsible individuals who are
familiar with these rules of safe operation to use your machine.
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Never overload or attempt to move material beyond the manufacturer’s recommendation. Personal injury or damage to the
machine could result.
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While using the backhoe, 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.
• Never operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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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.