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2.1 SAFETY ALERTS
Look for these symbols to point out
important safety precautions. They
mean:
Attention!
Personal Safety Is Involved!
Become Alert!
Obey The Message!
The safety alert symbol is used in decals and with this
manual. Understand the safety message. It contains
important information about personal safety on or near
the unit.
2.2 NOTATIONS
NOTE: General reference information for proper oper-
ation and maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information
required to prevent damage to unit or attachment.
2.3 EQUIPMENT SAFETY
ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals.
1. Caution!
• Maximum tongue weight: 30 lbs.
• Maximum trailer weight: 300 lbs.
• Do not use hitch with bagger attached.
• Do not use on steep hills or slopes.
• Do not park on hills when trailer is attached.
• Do not use with any ground engaging equipment.
2. Danger!
Avoid injury - Stay clear of rotating parts.
3. Danger!
Always keep feet and hands away from rotating
parts.
Always stand clear of discharge area. Do not direct
discharge toward other people.
Keep people away from unit while operating.
Shut off engine, remove key, and read manual
before you adjust or repair unit.
NO STEP! Always keep feet away from rotating
parts.
4. Warning!
Always stand clear of discharge area.
Do not operate mower unless bagger is attached
or guards are in operating position.
5. Danger! To Avoid Serious Injury or Death
Read the operator’s manual.
Keep children and others away from unit while
operating.
Never direct discharge toward other people.
Thrown objects can cause injury.
Look down and behind before and while backing.
Never carry children.
Go up and down slopes, not across.
DO NOT operate on slopes over 10
o
.
• If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back
down slowly.
• Avoid sudden turns.
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields switches,
etc.) in place and working.
• Check interlock system per manual before use.
WARNING: This cutting machine is capable
of amputating hands and feet and throwing
objects. Failure to observe the safety
instructions in the manuals and on decals
could result in serious injury or death.
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-
control and tip-over accidents. Operation on
all slopes requires extra caution.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not alert to the presence of children. Never
assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive, handle with care.
Disengage attachment, stop unit and engine,
remove key, engage parking brake, and allow
moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s
position.
DANGER: IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, WILL RESULT in
death or serious injury.
WARNING: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD RESULT
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY RESULT in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
SECTION 2 - SAFETY