Country Home Products DR - Manual (Page 9)

DR  COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instructions 5
When using the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM as a trailer, be sure to secure the
load.
DO NOT tow the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM faster than 8 MPH.
Keep your hands out of the Chipper Hopper and Vacuum Inlet while the lawn tractor
and the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM engines are running. If it becomes
necessary to push material into the Hopper, use a small diameter stick.
Always shut off the lawn tractor engine and the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM
engine, and disconnect the spark plug wire before attempting to clear any obstructions
in the hoses or Chipper Hopper.
Remove side branches before chipping to prevent jamming the material in the Chipper
Hopper.
The exhaust area on the engine becomes very hot with use. Allow the engine to cool
before doing maintenance or making adjustments.
Keep your hands and combustible substances away from the engine when it is hot and
clean the engine area after each use.
Use the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM only in daylight.
ALWAYS FEED THE CHIPPER FROM THE CHIPPING ZONE (Figure 27).
Never straddle or reach over the engine area at any time.
Do not attempt to chip wood larger than specified in this manual.
Use only your hands to operate the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM engine controls.
Always dismount your lawn tractor when starting and stopping the DR LEAF and
LAWN VACUUM engine to prevent contact with the hot muffler.
Never use the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM to vacuum anything but yard waste,
such as leaves, grass, small twigs and pine cones.
If the machine starts to make an unusual noise or vibration, immediately shut off the
engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and allow all moving parts to come to a
complete stop. Inspect for clogging or damage. Clean and repair and/or replace
damaged parts.
Do not, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard
parts on the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM. Modifications to your machine could
cause personal injuries and will void your warranty.
Do not alter or tamper with safety devices or shields. Make sure they are in proper
position.
Only use accessories approved for this machine by Country Home Products. Read,
understand, and follow all the instructions provided with the approved accessory.
While using the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM, don't hurry or take things for
granted.
Never leave the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM unattended with its motor running.
Do not operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol or medication.
Always make certain nuts and bolts are tight to assure a safe working condition and
always use the supplied self-locking hardware; do not substitute.