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1.5.7
Gasoline powered equipment or fuel containers should not be stored in a
basement or any enclosed area where open pilot lights or heat appliances are
present.
1.5.8
Maximum mowing results and safety can only be achieved if the mower is properly maintained
and operated correctly.
1.5.9
Check all bolts frequently to maintain proper tightness.
1.5.10
Keep all guards, shields, and all safety devices in place and in safe working
condition.
1.5.11
Frequently check for worn or deteriorating components that could create a hazard.
1.5.12
All replacement parts must be the same as or equivalent to the parts supplied as
original equipment.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate
skin and cause injury.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦
Fluid accidentally injected into the skin must be
surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor
familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦
Make sure all hydraulic fluid hoses and lines are in
good condition an all hydraulic connections and fittings
are tight before applying pressure to hydraulic system.
♦
Keep body and hands away from pinhole leaks or
nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid.
♦
Use cardboard or paper, not your hands, to find
hydraulic leaks.
♦
Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system by
locking drive levers in neutral and shutting off the
engine before performing any work on the hydraulic
system.
1.6 RIDING ATTACHMENTS
Use only
Exmark
riding attachments. The use of other than Exmark riding attachments
may create a hazardous condition resulting in injury.
1.7 SAFETY SIGNS
1.7.1
Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease, dirt, and debris from safety
signs and instructional labels.
1.7.2
Safety signs must be replaced if they are missing or illegible.
1.7.3
When new components are installed, be sure that current safety signs are
affixed to the replaced components.
1.7.4
New safety signs may be obtained from your authorized Exmark equipment
dealer or distributor or from Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc.
1.7.5
Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the backing to expose the adhesive
surface. Apply only to a clean, dry surface. Smooth to remove any air bubbles.
1.7.6
Familiarize yourself with the following safety signs and instruction labels. They
are critical to the safe operation of your Exmark commercial mower.
