■Be cautious when using your DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ around fencing, wires, ropes, and hoses. It is possible that these and other debris can become wound around the line plates of the machine, potentially damaging the bearings or injuring you.
■Use the machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
■Never operate the machine with a damaged shield or without the shield in place.
■Do not operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol or medication.
■Watch for traffic when mowing near roadways.
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines
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.
■Do not run the engine in an enclosed area or without proper ventilation.
■Store all fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose. Plastic containers are more likely to prevent sediment and condensation problems.
■Refuel your trimmer outdoors only.
■Do not smoke while refueling or operating the machine.
■If you spill gasoline, do not attempt to start the engine. Move the machine away from the area of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until the gas vapors have dissipated. Wipe up any spilled fuel to prevent a fire hazard and properly dispose of the waste.
■Allow the engine to cool completely before storing in any enclosure. Never store the machine near an open flame or spark with gas in the tank.
■Do not change the engine governor settings or modify the engine speed.
■Some state and local regulations require the use of a spark arrester on
A Note to All California and Washington State
Users
California and Washington state laws and the local regulations of some other states prohibit you from operating an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels without an engine spark arrester. All DR® TRIMMER/MOWERS™ shipped to California and Washington state are shipped 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 local fire marshal or forest service for specific information in your state.
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