Exmark FontRunner FR524, Operator'S Manual

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Safety
Safety
Safety Alert Symbol
This Safety Alert Symbol (Figure 2) is used both in
this manual and on the machine to identify important
safety messages which must be followed to avoid
accidents
This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
The safety alert symbol appears above information
which alerts you to unsafe actions or situations
and will be followed by the word
DANGER ,
WARNING , or CAUTION .
DANGER : White lettering / Red background.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided,
Will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING : Black lettering / Orange background.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided,
Could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION : Black lettering / Yellow background.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided,
May result in minor or moderate injury.
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.
Safe Operating Practices
Training
• Read the tractor and cutting deck Operator’s
Manuals and other training material. If the
operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English
it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this
material to them.
• Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
• All operators and mechanics should be trained.
The owner is responsible for training the users.
• Never let children or untrained people operate
or service the equipment. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to himself or
herself, other people or property.
Preparation
• Do Not modify the FrontRunner cutting deck.
• Only use on machines approved by Exmark.
• Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses,
substantial footwear, long trousers, and hearing
protection. Do Not operate when barefoot or
when wearing open sandals.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in
excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and
can cause hearing loss through extended
periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
• Inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all rocks, toys, sticks, wires,
bones, and other foreign objects which can be
thrown by the machine and may cause personal
injury to the operator or bystanders.
Operation
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial light,
keeping away from holes and hidden hazards.
• Never fold the deck with blades running.
• Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
remove key and engage parking brake:
– Before checking, cleaning or working on the
mower.
– After striking a foreign object or abnormal
vibration occurs (inspect the mower for
damage and make repairs before restarting
and operating the mower).
– Before clearing blockages.
– Whenever you leave the mower.
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