DR Power Walk-behind 12.5 HP Tecumseh with 42 Lawn Deck - Manual (Page 7)

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CHAPTER 2
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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READ THIS SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE THE DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER.
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENSURE THE BEST PERFORMANCE
FROM YOUR MOWER.
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THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE AREA IN WHICH YOU WILL BE WORKING AND REMOVE ALL FOREIGN
OBJECTS. CLEAR THE AREA OF OBJECTS SUCH AS ROCKS, TOYS, WIRE, BONES, STICKS ETC., WHICH
COULD BE PICKED UP AND THROWN BY THE BLADES WHICH COULD DAMAGE THE MACHINE
AND/OR CAUSE INJURY.
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THIS IS A HIGH-POWERED MACHINE, WITH MOVING PARTS OPERATING WITH HIGH ENERGY AT
HIGH SPEEDS. YOU MUST USE PROPER CLOTHING AND SAFETY GEAR WHEN OPERATING THIS
MACHINE TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY. THIS MACHINE CAN CUT AND
SEVER PARTS OF YOUR BODY IF THEY CONTACT THE MOVING BLADES.
Labels
Your DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe use.
Shown below are copies of all the labels that appear on the equipment. Take a moment to study them and
make a note of their location on your DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER as you assemble and before
you operate
the machine. Replace damaged or missing safety and information labels immediately.
Keep combustible substances away from
the Engine when it is hot. (#136831)
Make sure you add oil before starting the
Engine; the unit shipped without oil. Fill
the oil reservoir slowly to make sure you
don’t overfill it. (#127811)