DR Power 6.0 HP Pro Power Wagon (June 2002 - January 2007) - Manual (Page 3)

POWERWAGON
™
Safety & Operating Instructions 3
Safety Information
We want you to enjoy years of productive use from your DR ®
POWERWAGON
™
. We don't want you to get injured, so please take a few
moments to read the following guidelines for safely operating your new
machine.
Dress Appropriately
• Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your DR ® POWERWAGON ™ . If you have safety
shoes, we recommend you wear them. Do not use the machine while barefoot or wearing open
sandals.
• Avoid loose clothing or jewelry, which might get caught in the machine’s moving parts.
Preparation
• Read these Safety & Operating Instructions as well as the engine manufacturer's owner's manual
before you use the DR
®
POWERWAGON
™
. Become familiar with the controls, engine and
service recommendations to ensure the best performance from your machine.
• Check out the area you'll be operating in BEFORE using your DR ®
POWERWAGON
™
. Know
what kind of terrain you will be moving over, and avoid areas with poor footing.
Operating the Machine Safely
• Built-in safety features are effective only when maintained and kept in place. DO NOT, under
any conditions, remove, cut, bend, weld or change standard parts on any equipment. A change
made on your own can make the equipment unsafe and may void your warranty.
• ALWAYS shut off the engine and remove the spark plug wire prior to making any adjustments to
the machine.
• The exhaust area on the engine becomes very hot. Allow the engine to cool before doing
maintenance or making adjustments.
• Keep combustible substances away from the engine when it is hot.
• When operating over uneven terrain and slopes, use EXTREME CAUTION and make sure
you're on firm footing at all times.
• Operate the DR ®
POWERWAGON
™
only during the daylight hours.
• Use extra caution when operating in wet, slippery conditions.
• Always operate the DR
®
POWERWAGON
™
from behind the handlebars, never from the side.
• While using the DR ® POWERWAGON ™ , don't hurry or take things for granted. When in doubt
about the equipment or your surroundings, stop the machine and take the time to look things
over. Make sure you have 100% control of the machine at all times.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE DR ®
POWERWAGON
™
. Be careful of top-heavy loads. The
higher the load, the more chance the machine may tip over. Also, loads may shift during
operation, so secure your loads and even them out when possible to be safe.