DR Power Z-Mower 19.5 HP Versa-Pro - Manual (Page 13)

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THE MOWER MUST BE OPERATED SAFELY TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF MINOR OR
MODERATE INJURY. UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREATE A NUMBER OF HAZARDS FOR YOU. ALWAYS
TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING THIS MOWER:
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KEEP IN MIND THAT THE OPERATOR OR USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR HAZARDS
OCCURRING TO OTHER PEOPLE, THEIR PROPERTY, AND THEMSELVES.
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USE EAR PROTECTORS OR EAR PLUGS RATED FOR AT LEAST 20 DBA TO PROTECT YOUR HEARING.
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WEAR LONG PANTS WHILE MOWING.
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USE CAUTION WHEN MOWING CLOSE TO FENCES, BUILDINGS, TREES, ETC. SO AS NOT TO HIT
THEM WITH THE MOWER DECK. DOING SO, YOU MAY CONTROL OF THE MACHINE.
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EXERCISE CARE WHEN MOWING AROUND A FIXED OBJECT TO PREVENT THE EQUIPMENT FROM
STRIKING THE OBJECT. WHEN MOWING, NEVER DELIBERATELY RUN OVER ANY FOREIGN OBJECT.
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AREAS WET WITH DEW, RAIN OR SNOW WILL BE MORE SLIPPERY THAN WHEN DRY. AREAS COVERED
WITH LOOSE GRAVEL ARE MORE SLIPPERY THAN FIRM DRY GROUND. GREATER STOPPING
DISTANCES ARE REQUIRED IN THESE SLIPPERY AREAS.
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SEE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER OPERATION AND INSTALLATION OF
ACCESSORIES. ONLY USE ACCESSORIES APPROVED BY COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, INC.
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KEEP ALL NUTS AND BOLTS TIGHT, ESPECIALLY THE BLADE ATTACHMENT BOLTS.
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KEEP THE EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHMENTS IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION.
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THE MOWER BLADES ARE SHARP AND CAN CUT. WRAP THE BLADES OR WEAR GLOVES, AND USE
EXTRA CAUTION WHEN SERVICING.
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REPLACE DAMAGED OR MISSING SAFETY LABELS.
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LEARN TO EXPECT CHANGES IN OPERATING CONDITIONS. ADDING OR REMOVING ATTACHMENTS
OR WEIGHT TO YOUR EQUIPMENT WILL MAKE YOUR MACHINE PERFORM DIFFERENTLY.
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NO LIST OF WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS CAN BE ALL-INCLUSIVE. IF SITUATIONS OCCUR THAT ARE
NOT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL, THE OPERATOR MUST APPLY COMMON SENSE AND OPERATE
THIS MOWER IN A SAFE MANNER. CALL 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) FOR ASSISTANCE.
A Note to All Users
Under California law, and the laws of some other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal
combustion Engine using hydrocarbon fuels without an Engine spark arrester. This also applies to operation
on US Forest Lands. All DR VERSA-PRO Z-MOWERS shipped to California, New Mexico, and Washington
State are provided with spark arresters. Failure of the owner/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 area.
Additional Information and Potential Changes
Country Home Products, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time
without notice or obligation to the purchaser. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual
were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional. Some illustrations may
not be applicable to your machine.