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SAFETY
WARNING!
NEVER
operate the mower unless the discharge guard and either the deflector assembly or
the vacuum collector adapter are fastened securely in place.
WARNING!
Do not work around the mower deck boot or the blower area until you are certain that the mower
blades and the blower impeller have stopped rotating.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the vacuum collector;
ONLY AFTER
STOPPING THE MOWER’S ENGINE AND WAITING FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP.
Set the parking brake. Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance.
WARNING!
For your own personal safety,
ALWAYS
mow
ACROSS
the face of slopes and
NEVER UP
and DOWN
the face.
NEVER
attempt to mow excessively steep slopes, and use caution when turning on any slope.
Safety Alert Symbol
This Safety Alert Symbol means:
“ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”
This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that
Should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When
you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows
and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions
could result in death or serious bodily injury.
Safety Signs
The signal words
DANGER, WARNING,
and
CAUTION
are used on the equipment safety signs. These words
are intended to alert the viewer to the existence and the degree of hazard seriousness.
!
DANGER
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation exist which, if
not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
White letters on
RED
Black letters on
ORANGE
Black letters on
YELLOW
