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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
equipment.
2.
It is your responsibility to read this manual and all
publications associated with this equipment (Parts
and Maintenance Manual, Engine Manual, and
attachments/accessories instruction sheets). If the
operator cannot read English it is the owner’s respon-
sibility 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.
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 Jacobsen.
7.
Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards.
8.
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.
9.
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.
10. Do not carry passengers. Keep bystanders and pets
a safe distance away.
11. 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.
12. Never disconnect or bypass any switch.
13. Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
14. Carbon monoxide in the exhaust fumes can be fatal
when inhaled. Never operate the engine without
proper ventilation or in an enclosed area.
15. Fuel is highly flammable; handle with care.
16. Keep the engine clean. Allow the engine to cool
before storing and always remove the ignition key.
17. Disengage all drives and engage parking brake
before starting the engine (motor). Start the engine
only when sitting in operator’s seat, never while
standing beside the unit.
18. Equipment must comply with the latest federal, state,
and local requirements when driven or transported on
public roads. Watch out for traffic when crossing or
operating on or near roads.
19. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
20. Operate the machine up and down the face of slopes
(vertically), not across the face (horizontally).
21. To prevent tipping or loss of control, do not start or
stop suddenly on slopes. Reduce speed when
making sharp turns. Use caution when changing
directions.
22. Always use the seat belt when operating mowers
equipped with a Roll Over Protective Structure
(ROPS).
Never use a seat belt when operating mowers without
a ROPS or with the ROPS folded.
23. Keep legs, arms, and body inside the seating
compartment while the vehicle is in motion.
24. Disconnect battery and controller electrical
connectors before performing any welding on this
mower.
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 operators should receive
instruction from someone familiar with the equipment before being allowed to operate the machine.
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