Operating instructions

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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions 5
Protecting Yourself
■ Always wear the protective goggles or safety glasses with side shields while mowing to
protect your eyes from possible thrown objects.
■ Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and
BRUSH MOWER. If you have safety shoes, we recommend wearing them. Do not use
the machine while barefoot or wearing open sandals.
■ Wear long pants while mowing.
■ Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry, which might be caught on the mower’s
moving parts.
■ Use earmuffs or earplugs to protect your hearing.
■ We recommend wearing gloves while mowing.
Operating the Machine Safely
■ Keep bystanders at least 100 feet away from your work area at all times. Objects can be
thrown far from the mower 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 blade and stop the engine when another person or pet approaches.
■ Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks etc., which could be
picked up and thrown by the blade.
■ Be sure all blade and wheel controls are DISENGAGED before attempting to start the
engine. Engage and disengage the blade a few times to get used to it before mowing.
■ Keep your hands and feet away from the blade, 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.
■ ALWAYS shut off the engine whenever you leave the machine. Remove the spark plug
wire(s) before adjusting the machine. If you have to stop to remove grass or debris
from the underside of the deck, ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire(s) first.
■ The exhaust area on the engine becomes very hot with use. 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 to ensure
solid and firm footing. Keep a firm hold on the handlebars and walk, never run.
■ Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
■ Use the machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
■ Use extra caution when mowing in wet or slippery conditions.
WARNING! The items listed in this section will help you keep your DR ALL
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TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER running smoothl
y
and, most importantly, prevent injury to yourself or others.
Please review them carefully before starting your machine.