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1.
SAFETY
1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
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!
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.
1.2 TRAINING
1.2.1 Regard the Exmark Ultra Vac QDS as a piece of power equipment and teach this
regard to all who operate this unit.
1.2.2 Before operating your Ultra Vac QDS, carefully read and understand this manual and
the operator’s manual for your mower in their entirety. Familiarize yourself with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can
not read English, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them.
1.2.3 Do not allow operation of this machine by untrained personnel. Never allow
children, teenagers, or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
1.2.4 Avoid mowing while people, especially children, or pets, are nearby. Keep in
mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
1.3 PREPARATION
1.3.1 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.
1.3.2 The use of personal protective equipment, such as (but not limited to) protection
for the eyes, ears, feet, and head is recommended.
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦
This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85
dBA at the operator’s ear when in operation.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦
Exposure to sound levels of 85 dBA or above for
extended periods of time can cause hearing loss.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦
Wear hearing protection when operating this machine.
1.3.3
While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not
operate equipment when barefoot or when wearing open sandals.
1.3.4
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all
stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which may damage the
equipment or cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders.
