General Safety
SAFE OPERATION OF THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREATE A NUMBER OF HAZARDS FOR YOU. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE:
•THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER IS A POWERFUL TOOL AND NOT A PLAYTHING. WHEN USING THIS MACHINE, EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL TIMES. THE DESIGN OF THIS MACHINE IS TO MOW GRASS AND BRUSH. DO NOT USE IT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
•THE OPERATOR OR USER OF THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR HAZARDS OCCURRING TO OTHER PEOPLE, THEIR PROPERTY, AND THEMSELVES.
•ALWAYS MOUNT THE REMOTE CONTROL PANEL WITHIN EASY REACH OF THE OPERATOR’S POSITION.
•KNOW HOW TO QUICKLY STOP THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER. SEE PAGE 22.
•NEVER ALLOW PEOPLE OR PETS TO RIDE ON THIS MACHINE, EVEN WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF.
•IF THE MACHINE SHOULD MAKE AN UNUSUAL NOISE OR VIBRATION, SHUT OFF THE TOW VEHICLE AND THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER ENGINES. VIBRATION IS GENERALLY A WARNING OF TROUBLE. WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES FOR THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER ENGINE TO COOL. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S) AND THEN INSPECT THE MACHINE FOR CLOGGING, OR LOOSE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS. CLEAR ANY OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS.
•THE MOWER BLADES ARE SHARP AND CAN CUT. WRAP THE BLADES OR WEAR GLOVES, AND USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN SERVICING.
•ALWAYS KEEP THE MACHINE IN GOOD SAFE OPERATING CONDITION. ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN NUTS AND BOLTS ARE TIGHT AND ALWAYS USE THE SUPPLIED SELF-LOCKING HARDWARE. DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTE HARDWARE.
•ALWAYS SHUT OFF THE TOW VEHICLE ENGINE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO COOL, AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S) BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE GRASS OR DEBRIS FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DECK.
•USE THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER ONLY IN DAYLIGHT AND GIVE COMPLETE AND UNDIVIDED ATTENTION TO THE JOB AT HAND.
•DO NOT HURRY OR TAKE THINGS FOR GRANTED WHEN USING THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER. WHEN IN DOUBT ABOUT THE MACHINE OR YOUR SURROUNDINGS, STOP THE MOWING ACTIVITY AND TAKE TIME TO LOOK THINGS OVER.
•DISENGAGE THE BLADES AND EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN ON OR CROSSING DRIVES, WALKS, OR ROADS. STAY ALERT FOR HIDDEN HAZARDS OR TRAFFIC.
•IF LEAVING THE MACHINE, SHIFT THE TOW VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND SET THE PARKING BRAKE; TURN OFF THE TOW VEHICLE ENGINE AND REMOVE ITS KEY; TURN OFF THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER ENGINE AND REMOVE ITS KEY.
•DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR MEDICATION.
•SEE THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER OPERATION AND INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES. ONLY USE ACCESSORIES APPROVED BY COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, INC.
•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 THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER IN A SAFE MANNER. CALL 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637)
FOR ASSISTANCE.
