Dixon DFS 114883 - Manual (Page 5)

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General Information
This manual will assist you in the safe operation and
proper maintenance of your Dixon equipment. Read it
thoroughly before attempting to operate the machine.
Call your dealer or Dixon if additional information is
required.
The following safety symbols are used throughout the
manual to alert you to information about unsafe
actions or situations:
DANGER indicates immediate hazards that
may result in severe injury or death.
WARNING indicates unsafe actions or
CAUTION indicates unsafe actions or
situations that may cause injury and/or minor
equipment or property damage.
This equipment should not be modified without the
manufacturer’s prior written authorization. Doing so
may not only affect the equipments’ performance and
durability, but also create safety hazards for the
operator and the surroundings. Warranty will be void if
changes are made to the equipment without the
manufacturer’s prior written authorization.
Safety Procedures
1 - Training
• Read the Operator’s Manual. If the operator(s) or
mechanic(s) can not read English it is the owner’s
responsibility to explain this material to
them.
• Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator’s controls, and safety signs.
• All operators and mechanics should be trained.
The owner is responsible for training the users.
• Never let children or untrained people operate or
service the equipment. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to themselves,
other people, and/or property.
2 - Preparation
• Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat,
safety glasses and ear protection. Long hair, loose
clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving
parts.
• Inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys
and wire which can be thrown by the machine.
• Use extra care when handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are flammable and vapors are
explosive. Use only an approved container. Never
remove gas cap or add fuel with engine running.
Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not
smoke while fueling or operating equipment. Never
refuel or drain the machine indoors.
• Check that operator’s controls, safety switches,
hoses, and shields are securely attached
andfunctioning properly. Do not operate unless
they are functioning properly.
3 - Operation
• Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
• Only operate in good light, keeping away from
holes and hidden hazards.
• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Make
turns gradually and at slow speed. Do not operate
across the sides of slopes. Operate up and down
slopes only. Do not operate on steep slopes.
• Turf conditions can affect the machine’s stability.
Do not operate on wet grass where traction may
be reduced.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
• Stop equipment and inspect vacuum impeller and
hoses after striking objects or if an abnormal
vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs before
resuming operations.
• Look behind and down before backing up to
ensure a clear path.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop vacuum
and mower blades if not mowing.
• Do not operate machine under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
GENERAL INFORMATION