Gasoline is a highly flammable liquid. Gasoline also gives off flammable vapor that can be easily ignited and cause a fire or
explosion. Never overlook the hazards of gasoline. Always follow these precautions:
• Never run the engine in an enclosed area or without proper ventilation as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon
monoxide, which is an odorless, tasteless, and deadly poisonous gas.
• Store all fuel and oil in containers specifically designed and approved for this purpose and keep away from heat and open
flame, and out of the reach of children.
• Replace rubber fuel lines and grommets when worn or damaged and after 5 years of use.
• Fill the gasoline tank outdoors with the engine off and allow the engine to cool completely. Don't handle gasoline if you or
anyone nearby is smoking, or if you're near anything that could cause it to ignite or explode. Reinstall the fuel tank Cap and
fuel container cap securely.
• If you spill gasoline, do not attempt to start the engine. Move the machine away from the area of the spill and avoid creating
any source of ignition until the gas vapors have dissipated. Wipe up any spilled fuel to prevent a fire hazard and properly
dispose of the waste.
• Allow the engine to cool completely and empty the collector box before storing the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum in any
enclosure. Remember, decomposing material can generate heat and start a fire. Never store the machine with gas in the
tank or a fuel container, near an open flame or spark such as a water heater, space heater, clothes dryer or furnace.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Shut down the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it
away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting, wait 5 minutes before making adjustments or repairs.
• Never tamper with the engine’s governor setting. The governor controls the maximum safe operation speed and protects the
engine. Over-speeding the engine is dangerous and will cause damage to the engine and to the other moving parts of the
machine. If required, see your authorized dealer for engine governor adjustments.
• Keep your hands and combustible substances away from the engine when it is hot and clean the engine area after each use.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine cooling fins and muffler area free of debris build-up such as leaves, grass, oil, grease or
any other combustible material.
• Never cover the machine while the muffler is still hot.
• Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner or the carburetor air intake cover removed, except for adjustment. Removal of
such parts could create a fire hazard.
• Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter.
• The muffler and engine become very hot and can cause a severe burn; do not touch.
• The exhaust area on the engine becomes very hot with use. Allow the engine to cool before doing maintenance or making
adjustments.
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