Operator Manual
Acreage
™
Rough Cut Mower
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WARNINGS & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the machine is
the owner’s responsibility.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
• Maintain the machine according to directions and
schedule included in this Earthquake® operator’s manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar with
all controls and safety precautions.
SPECIAL MESSAGES
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention
to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as
helpful operating and servicing information. Please read all the
information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.
NOTE:
General information is given throughout the manual that
may help the operator in the operation or service of the machine.
This symbol points out important safety instructions which
if not followed could endanger your personal safety. Read
and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to
operate this equipment.
BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT:
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY.
Read entire
operating and maintenance instructions for this product. Failure
to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Operate the machine according to the safety instructions
outlined here and inserted throughout the text. Anyone who
uses this machine must read the instructions and be familiar with
the controls.
INTENDED USE / FORESEEABLE MISUSE
IMPORTANT:
This is a pull behind rotary mower that mows
grass, brush, and trees up to 3" in diameter. The blades are
manually engaged and disengaged by the user and are powered
by a belt and gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine. It shall
not be used for any other purpose.
DANGER
KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING BLADES.
ROTATING BLADES WILL CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
NOTICE
NOTICE INDICATES YOUR EQUIPMENT CAN BE
DAMAGED IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT
FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION
FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY, OPERATION OR
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT.
WARNING
YOU MUST READ, UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY
WITH ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SETUP
AND OPERATE YOUR MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY
WITH ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF MACHINE CONTROL,
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU AND/OR
BYSTANDERS, AND RISK OF EQUIPMENT AND
PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE TRIANGLE IN THE TEXT
SIGNIFIES IMPORTANT CAUTIONS OR WARNINGS
WHICH MUST BE FOLLOWED.
CAUTION
CAUTION INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING
WARNING INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
DANGER
DANGER INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, CERTAINLY WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
