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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message
intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL
SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal
operation and servicing of this equipment.
DANGER
–
denotes immediate hazards which WILL result
in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
–
denotes a hazard or unsafe practice which
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
IMPORTANT
calls attention to special mechanical information
and
NOTE:
emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
All operators and mechanics should read this manual, and be
instructed about safe operating and maintenance procedures. If
the operators or mechanics cannot read and understand English,
it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them.
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety alert
▲
symbol, which means
DANGER or WARNING - “personal safety instructions.”
Failure to comply with the instructions may result in
personal injury or death.
Incorrect usage of this machine may result in severe
injury. Personnel operating and maintaining it should be
trained in the proper use and should read the manuals
completely and thoroughly before attempting to set-up,
operate, adjust, or service this machine.
The decals are designed to give the operator brief information
needed in the daily operation and service of the machine. These
decals are not intended to be used in place of this manual but
instead are to be used as an extension of this manual. These
decals should not be removed or obliterated. Replace these
decals if they become unreadable.
• It is the
owner’s responsibility
to make certain that the
operators and mechanics read and understand this manual
and all decals before operating this machine.
• It is also the
owner’s responsibility
to make certain that
the operators and mechanics are qualified and physically
able individuals, properly trained in the operation of this
equipment.
• All operators and mechanics must become familiar with
the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls
and safety signs.
• Never let children or untrained people operate of service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for acci-
dents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or
property.
The owner should also ensure that the operator/mechanic
know that they are responsible for their own safety as well as the
safety of other persons within the vicinity.
Remember,
the
operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
Safety and Instruction Decals
V
Specific safety warning decals are located on the equipment near the immediate areas of potential hazards. These decals should
not be removed or obliterated. Replace them if they become non-readable.
The following illustrations show the various decals that are located on the machine. A brief explanation, for those requiring one, is
shown to help the operator understand the meanings of these decals.
•
Read Owner’s Manual and Safety Warning Decals before
attempting to operate this machine.
Part Number 779306
•
Do not smoke while refueling.
•
Do not remove the fuel tank cap or fill with engine running or while
the engine is hot.
•
Allow engine to cool before storing machine inside a building.
•
Store away from open flame or spark if there is fuel in tank.
•
Clean up any gasoline spills.
•
Do not refuel while in enclosed trailer or other enclosed areas.
