Operator`s manual

MOWER 04/13

Safety Section 1 -

SAFETY SECTION

General Safety Instructions And Practices

A careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator. Most

accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing certain precautions. The rst section

of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death.

Read and understand these Safety Messages before assembling, operating or servicing this Implement. This equipment should only

be operated by those persons who have read the manual, who are responsible and trained, and who know how to do so responsibly.

The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word, as seen below, is used throughout this manual and on de-

cals which are attached to the equipment. The Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” The Symbol and Signal Word are intended to warn the owner/operator of impending hazards

and the degree of possible injury faced when operating this equipment.

Practice all usual and customary safe working precautions and above all---

remember safety is up to YOU. Only YOU can prevent serious injury or death

from unsafe practices.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Important

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH OR VERY SERIOUS INJURY.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Important

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Important

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, MAY result in MINOR INJURY.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Important

Identies special instructions or procedures that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of

the machine, attachments or the environment.

NOTE: Identies points of particular interest for more efcient and convenient operation or repair.

READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messages. Serious injury or death may occur unless

care is taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in this Manual and in the Safety Messages on the

implement. Always follow the instruction in this manual and use good common sense to avoid hazards.

NOTE: If you want a translation of this safety section in one of the following Languages, please contact: Translations at 1502 E. Walnut

Street Seguin, TX 78155; Fax: (830) 372-9529; Safety Section Translations are available in Spanish, Portuguese, French, German,

Russian. PN GS01