Protecting yourself and those around you, Operating the mower safely – DR Power Z-Mower 19.5 HP Versa-Pro User Manual
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Protecting Yourself and Those Around You
THIS IS A HIGH-POWERED MACHINE, WITH MOVING PARTS OPERATING WITH HIGH ENERGY AT HIGH
SPEEDS. YOU MUST USE PROPER CLOTHING AND SAFETY GEAR WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE TO
PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY. THIS MACHINE CAN CUT, AND SEVER PARTS OF
YOUR BODY IF THEY BECOME IN CONTACT WITH THE MOVING BLADES. ALWAYS TAKE THE
FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE:
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ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHILE MOWING TO
PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM POSSIBLE THROWN DEBRIS.
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WEAR SHOES WITH NON-SLIP TREADS WHEN USING YOUR DR VERSA-PRO Z-MOWER. IF YOU HAVE
SAFETY SHOES, WE RECOMMEND WEARING THEM. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE WHILE BAREFOOT
OR WEARING OPEN SANDALS.
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AVOID WEARING LOOSE CLOTHING OR JEWELRY, WHICH WILL CATCH ON THE MOWER’S MOVING
PARTS.
Operating the Mower Safely
THIS IS A HIGH-POWERED MACHINE, WITH MOVING PARTS OPERATING WITH HIGH ENERGY AT HIGH
SPEEDS. YOU MUST OPERATE THE MACHINE SAFELY. UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREATE A NUMBER OF
HAZARDS FOR YOU, AS WELL AS ANYONE ELSE IN THE NEARBY AREA. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MACHINE
IS TO PERFORM WORK. THE INTENTION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT FOR SPORT OR RECREATION.
ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THIS MACHINE:
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NEVER ALLOW PEOPLE WHO ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO USE THE DR VERSA-
PRO Z-MOWER.
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KEEP BYSTANDERS AT LEAST 100 FEET AWAY FROM YOUR WORK AREA AT ALL TIMES. THE MOWER
CAN THROW OBJECTS FAR AND AT GREAT SPEEDS. TO BE SAFE, DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE
NEAR SMALL CHILDREN OR PETS, AND NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE MOWER.
DISENGAGE THE BLADES AND STOP THE ENGINE WHEN ANOTHER PERSON OR PET APPROACHES.
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NEVER CARRY PASSENGERS ON YOUR VERSA-PRO Z-MOWER.
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CLEAR THE AREA OF OBJECTS SUCH AS ROCKS, TOYS, WIRE, BONES, STICKS ETC., WHICH COULD BE
PICKED UP AND THROWN BY THE BLADES.
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KEEP YOUR HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM THE BLADES, BELTS, CHAINS, BLADE PULLEYS, AND
CONCEALED AREAS WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. NEVER REACH UNDER THE DECK OR GRAB
HOLD OF ANY PART OF THE DECK WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.