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SAFETY ALERT SYSTEM
These are safety alert symbols. They mean:
•ATTENTION!
•YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
When you see this symbol:
•BECOME ALERT!
•OBEY THE MESSAGE!
SIGNAL WORDS
The safety alert symbols above and signal words below are used
on decals and in this manual.
Read and understand all safety messages.
NOTATIONS
NOTE: General reference information for proper operation and
maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information required to
prevent damage to unit or attachment.
PRACTICES AND LAWS
Practice usual and customary safe working precautions, for the
benefit of yourself and others. Understand and follow all safety
messages. Be alert to unsafe conditions and the possibility of
minor, moderate, or serious injury or death. Learn applicable rules
and laws in your area, including those that may restrict the age of
the operator.
REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING
Original purchaser of this unit was instructed by the seller on safe
and proper operation. If unit is to be used by someone other than
original purchaser (loaned, rented or sold), ALWAYS provide this
manual and any needed safety training before operation.
SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS
ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Refer to figure
for Safety Decal locations.
Safety Decals
MX20097
WARNING (A)
Hot Surface.
WARNING (B)
To avoid injury from rotating belts, keep all shields and guards in
place.
DANGER (C)
To avoid injury from rotating blades, stay clear of deck edge.
DANGER (D)
To avoid injury from rotating blades and thrown objects, stay clear
of deck edge and keep others away. Do not mow without discharge
chute or entire grass catcher in place.
DANGER (E)
Do not mow without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in
place.
SAFETY
WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of
amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure
to observe the safety instructions in the manuals and on
decals could result in serious injury or death.
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and
tip-over accidents. Operation on all slopes requires extra
caution.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Never assume that children will
remain where you last saw them.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive, handle with care.
Disengage attachment, stop unit and engine, remove key,
engage parking brake, and allow moving parts to stop
before leaving operator’s position.
DANGER: IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If
not avoided, WILL RESULT in death or serious injury.
WARNING: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION!
If not avoided, COULD RESULT in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If
not avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
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