Safety
Safety
Safety Alert Symbol
This Safety Alert Symbol (Figure 1) 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 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
: 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.
Safe Operating Practices
Always shut off the engine, and remove the key. Wait
for all movement to stop and allow the machine to
cool before adjusting, cleaning, storing, or repairing it.
The intended use of this accessory is for lawn care.
Training
•
Read the Z-Plug Operator’s Manual along with
this accessory manual and other training material.
If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read the
manuals 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
the spreader-sprayer, 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
spreader-sprayer 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
•
Do Not modify the accessory.
•
Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories
and attachments are needed to properly and safely
perform the job. Only use on machines approved
by the manufacturer.
•
Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses,
substantial footwear, and hearing protection.
CAUTION
The machine that this accessory attaches to
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.
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