Exmark LAZER Z PROPANE LZS740PKC524, Operator'S Manual

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Safety
Safety
Safety Alert Symbol
This lawn mower meets or exceeds the B71.4
specifications of the American National Standards
Institute in effect at the time of production.
Exmark designed and tested this lawn mower to offer
reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply
with the following instructions may result in personal
injury.
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
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
What is LPG? LPG stands for liquefied petroleum
gas and is more commonly called propane. LPG is
a liquid fuel that is stored in a tank under pressure.
Before the liquid leaves the tank, it is converted into
a vapor. Since LPG is stored as both liquid and gas,
it may leak from joints or connections that are not
sealed properly. LPG becomes flammable when it is
mixed with air.
The LPG information in this Operator's manual
is provided only as a guide. Consult the NFPA
58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code for additional
safety information. This National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) code pertains to the handling,
storing, transporting, and usage of LPG.
• Read the Operator’s Manual 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; other languages may
be available on our website.
• 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.
• Only adults and mature teenagers should operate
a mower, and even mature teenagers should have
adult supervision. Be sure a teenager:
1. has read and understands the Operator's
Manual and recognizes the risks involved;
2. is sufficiently mature to use caution; and
3. is of sufficient size and weight to operate
the controls comfortably and to manage the
mower without taking risks.
• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to himself or
herself, other people or property.
Preparation
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories
and attachments are needed to properly and
safely perform the job. Only use accessories and
attachments approved by Exmark.
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