Slopes And Uneven Terrain; Clearing A Clogged Nozzle - DR Manual-Start - Push Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

Slopes and Uneven Terrain

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WHEN OPERATING THE DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM OVER UNEVEN TERRAIN OR
SLOPES, USE EXTREME CAUTION NOT TO LOOSE YOUR FOOTING OR TIP THE MACHINE OVER.
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NEVER OPERATE YOUR MACHINE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 20 DEGREES. DOING SO COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE TO YOUR MACHINE.
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IF YOU HAVE TO VACUUM ON SLOPING TERRAIN, VACUUM ACROSS THE SLOPE, NOT UP AND
DOWN, FOR BETTER CONTROL.

Clearing a Clogged Nozzle

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MOVE THE MACHINE TO LEVEL AREA BEFORE CLEANING.
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BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE,
WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL PARTS TO STOP AND COOL. DISCONNECT THE SPARK
PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
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WEAR DURABLE GLOVES WHEN CLEANING OUT THE NOZZLE. THE DEBRIS MAY CONTAIN
SHARP OBJECTS.
1. Fully open the Nozzle Door (Figure 14 on page 27) and with a gloved hand, clean out any accumulated
debris.
NOTE: You may have to carefully reach up and remove any debris from around the Impeller.
2. Reconnect the Spark Plug Wire.
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