GB - 4
SAFETY ALERTS
The safety alert symbol is used in decals and
with this manual. Understand the safety
message. It contains important information
about personal safety.
NOTATIONS
NOTE: General reference information for
proper operation and maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or
information required to prevent damage to
unit or attachment.
SAFETY DECALS AND
LOCATIONS
ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety
Decals. Refer to figure 2 for Safety Decal
locations.
1. Caution!
SAFETY
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.
Look for these symbols to point
out important safety
precautions. They mean:
•
Attention!
•
Personal Safety Is
Involved!
•
Become Alert!
•
Obey The Message!
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.
•
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.
