Protecting yourself and those around you, Operating the mower safely – DR Power Walk-behind 12.5 HP Tecumseh with 42 Lawn Deck User Manual
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Protecting Yourself and Those Around You
THIS IS A HIGH-POWERED MACHINE, WITH MOVING PARTS OPERATING WITH HIGH ENERGY AT HIGH
SPEEDS. YOU MUST OPERATE THE MACHINE SAFELY. UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREATE A NUMBER OF
HAZARDS FOR YOU, AS WELL AS ANYONE ELSE IN THE NEARBY AREA. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THIS MACHINE:
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ALWAYS WEAR THE PROTECTIVE GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHILE
MOWING TO PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM POSSIBLE THROWN DEBRIS.
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WEAR SHOES WITH NON-SLIP TREADS WHEN USING YOUR DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER. IF YOU
HAVE SAFETY SHOES, WE RECOMMEND WEARING THEM. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE WHILE
BAREFOOT OR WEARING SANDALS WITH EXPOSED TOES OR HEELS.
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AVOID WEARING LOOSE CLOTHING OR JEWELRY, WHICH CAN CATCH ON THE MOWER’S MOVING
PARTS.
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WE RECOMMEND WEARING GLOVES WHILE MOWING. BE SURE YOUR GLOVES FIT PROPERLY AND
DO NOT HAVE LOOSE CUFFS OR DRAWSTRINGS.
Operating the Mower Safely
THIS IS A HIGH-POWERED MACHINE, WITH MOVING PARTS OPERATING WITH HIGH ENERGY AT HIGH
SPEEDS. YOU MUST OPERATE THE MACHINE SAFELY. UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREATE A NUMBER OF
HAZARDS FOR YOU, AS WELL AS ANYONE ELSE IN THE NEARBY AREA. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THIS MACHINE:
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NEVER ALLOW PEOPLE WHO ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO USE THE DR WIDE-
CUT LAWN
MOWER.
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KEEP BYSTANDERS AT LEAST 100 FEET AWAY FROM YOUR WORK AREA AT ALL TIMES. THE MOWER
CAN THROW OBJECTS FAR AND AT GREAT SPEEDS. TO BE SAFE, DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE
NEAR SMALL CHILDREN OR PETS, AND NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE MOWER.
DISENGAGE THE BLADES AND STOP THE ENGINE WHEN ANOTHER PERSON OR PET APPROACHES.
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CLEAR THE AREA OF OBJECTS SUCH AS ROCKS, TOYS, WIRE, BONES, STICKS ETC., WHICH COULD BE
PICKED UP AND THROWN BY THE BLADES.
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BE SURE ALL BLADE AND WHEEL CONTROLS ARE DISENGAGED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START THE
ENGINE. ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE THE BLADES A FEW TIMES TO GET USED TO IT BEFORE
MOWING.
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KEEP YOUR HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM THE BLADES, BELTS, CHAINS, BLADE PULLEYS, AND
CONCEALED AREAS WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. NEVER REACH UNDER THE DECK OR GRAB
HOLD OF ANY PART OF THE DECK WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
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NEVER USE THE MOWER WITH THE DISCHARGE CHUTE REMOVED.