Jacobsen PGM 19, Parts And Maintenance Manual

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1 SAFETY
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1 SAFETY
1.1 OPERATING SAFETY ______________________________________________________
1. Safety is dependent upon the awareness, concern
and prudence of those who operate or service the
equipment. Never allow minors to operate any equip-
ment.
2. It is your responsibility to read this manual and all
publications associated with this equipment (Safety
and Operation Manual, engine manual, accessories
and attachments). If the operator can not read
English it is the owner’s responsibility to explain the
material contained in this manual to them.
3. Learn the proper use of the machine, the location
and purpose of all the controls and gauges before
you operate the equipment. Working with unfamiliar
equipment can lead to accidents.
4. Never allow anyone to operate or service the
machine or its attachments without proper training
and instructions; or while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
5. Wear all the necessary protective clothing and
personal safety devices to protect your head, eyes,
ears hands and feet. Operate the machine only in
daylight or in good artificial light.
6. Inspect the area where the equipment will be used.
Pick up all the debris you can find before operating.
Beware of overhead obstructions (low tree limbs,
electrical wires, etc.) and also underground
obstacles (sprinklers, pipes, tree roots, etc.) Enter a
new area cautiously. Stay alert for hidden hazards.
7. Never direct discharge of material toward
bystanders, nor allow anyone near the machine
while in operation. The owner/operator can prevent
and is responsible for injuries inflicted to
themselves, to bystanders and damage to property.
8. Never operate equipment that is not in perfect
working order or is without decals, guards, shields,
discharge deflectors or other protective devices
securely fastened in place.
9. Never disconnect or bypass any switch.
10. Carbon monoxide in the exhaust fumes can be fatal
when inhaled. Never operate the engine without
proper ventilation.
11. Fuel is highly flammable, handle with care.
12. Keep the engine clean. Allow the engine to cool
and always remove the spark plug wire from the
spark plug before storing.
13. Place unit on a flat surface, disengage all drives and
engage parking brake before starting the engine.
14. Operate the machine across the face of the slope
(horizontally), not up and down the slope (vertically).
15. Always operate at speeds that allow you to have
complete control of the machine. Be sure of your
footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk;
never run.
16. Before you clean, adjust or repair this equipment,
stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and
keep the wire away from the plug to prevent
accidental starting.
This machine is to be operated and maintained as specified in this manual and is intended for the professional
maintenance of specialized turf grasses. It is not intended for use on rough terrain or long grasses.
WARNING
EQUIPMENT OPERATED IMPROPERLY OR BY UNTRAINED PERSONNEL CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all controls. Inexperienced operator’s should receive
instruction from someone familiar with the equipment before being allowed to operate the machine.
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