Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children and pets. Children and pets are often attracted to
the machine and the vacuuming activity.
Never
assume that children or pets will remain where you last saw them. Always follow
these precautions:
• Keep children and pets at least 100 feet from the working area and ensure they are under the watchful care of a responsible
adult.
• Be alert and always turn off the lawn tractor engine and the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum engine if children or pets enter the
work area.
• Before and while moving backwards, look behind, and
down
for small children and pets. You cannot see directly behind the
collector box.
• Never allow children to operate the Lawn Tractor or Vacuum.
• Never allow children or pets to play in the collector. If they become trapped in the enclosure they may be exposed to
temperatures similar to leaving a child or pet in a car with the windows closed on a sunny day.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision.
This is a high-powered machine, with moving parts operating with high energy at high speeds. You must use proper clothing and
safety gear when operating this machine to prevent or minimize the risk of severe injury. This machine can cut, and sever parts of
your body if they become in contact with the moving impeller blades. Always take the following precautions when operating this
machine:
• Always wear protective goggles or safety glasses with side shields while operating either your tractor lawn deck, the vacuum
system, or when performing an adjustment on your DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum to protect your eyes from possible foreign
objects thrown from the machine.
• Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry, which can catch on the machine’s moving parts.
• We recommend wearing gloves while using the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum. Be sure your gloves fit properly and do not have
loose cuffs or drawstrings.
• Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum. If you have safety shoes, we recommend
wearing them. Do not use the machine while barefoot or wearing open sandals.
• Wear long pants while operating the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum.
• Use ear protectors or earplugs rated for at least 20 dba to protect your hearing.
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