Protecting Yourself
■Always wear the protective goggles while mowing to protect your eyes from possible thrown objects. Goggles are provided with your DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™.
■Wear shoes with
■Wear long pants while trimming or mowing.
■Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry which might be caught on the mower’s moving parts.
■Use earmuffs or earplugs to protect your hearing.
Operating the Machine Safely
WARNING! The items listed in this section will help you keep your DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ running smoothly and, most importantly, prevent injury to yourself or others. Please review them carefully before starting your machine.
■Only use the DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ for trimming and mowing grass, weeds, and other growth as specified in this manual.
■Use only
■Never bend, cut, fit, weld, or alter the DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ in any way. Modifications to your machine could cause personal injuries and property damage and may void your warranty.
■ALWAYS shut off the engine and remove the spark plug wire before adjusting the machine. If you have to stop to remove grass or debris from the underside of the deck, ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire first.
■The exhaust area on the engine becomes very hot with use. Allow the engine to cool before doing maintenance or making adjustments.
■When operating over uneven terrain and slopes, use EXTREME CAUTION to ensure solid and firm footing.
■Use extra caution when mowing in wet or slippery conditions.
■The tips of the cutting cords on the DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ can throw sticks, small stones, gravel, and bits of debris over long distances at great velocity. Do not travel over loose materials such as gravel or mulch with the trimmer head spinning. Doing so could cause personal injury or property damage from thrown objects.
■Turn off the engine whenever you are not operating the machine. Never leave the engine running when refueling, changing cords, checking, cleaning or working on the machine.
■Never allow children or animals near the work area. Keep at least 50 feet clear of bystanders and always turn the machine off when someone approaches.
■Never allow children or people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™.
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