Chapter 2: Safety Considerations
Taking the time to read and observe all safety instructions will ensure many years of productive use from your DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ and help you avoid injury. Please take a few moments to read the following guidelines for safely operating your new machine.
Preparing to Use the DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™
■Read these Safety and Operating Instructions and the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual before you use the DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™.
■Inspect the area in which you will be working. Look for rocks, sticks, rope, wire, garden tools, etc. and remove these objects before trimming or mowing. Mowing over these objects could damage the machine and cause injury.
Safety Information Labels
Take some time to become familiar with the following standard safety cautions applicable to your trimmer. Replace damaged or missing safety labels immediately. (#148231)
Read the Safety and Operating Instructions.
Do not operate the machine near people or animals.
Remove all objects that could be thrown by the trimmer line.
Always wear safety glasses or goggles while operating the machine.
Keep body parts away from the trimmer line.
Use caution operating the machine on slopes.
Make sure you add oil before starting the engine; the unit is shipped without oil. Fill the oil reservoir slowly to make sure you don’t overfill it. (#127811)
A warning notice about the danger inherent in the spinning cords. (#144761; SPRINT model only)
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