Exmark QUEST 346, Operator'S Manual

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Safety
Safety
This machine has been designed in conformance
with the American National Standards Institute
B71.1 for Consumer Turf Care Equipment–Safety
Specifications.
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!
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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 : Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, Will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING : Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, Could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION : 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.
General Safety
This machine is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury or death.
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions
and warnings in the Operator’s Manual and
on the machine, engine, and attachments. All
operators and mechanics should be trained. If
the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read this
manual, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain
this material to them; other languages may be
available on our website.
• Only allow trained, responsible, and physically
capable operators that are familiar with the safe
operation, operator controls, and safety signs and
instructions to operate the machine. Never let
children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the
age of the operator.
• Do Not operate the machine near drop-offs,
ditches, embankments, water, or other hazards, or
on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Keep bystanders and children out of the operating
area.
• Do Not put your hands or feet near moving parts.
• Do Not operate the machine without all safety
shields, guards, switches, and other devices in
place and in proper working condition.
• Park machine on level ground, move the motion
control levers out to engage the parking brake,
disengage the blade control switch, stop engine,
and remove key and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position. Allow
the machine to cool before servicing, adjusting,
fueling, cleaning, or storing.
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