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CAUTION
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
indicates an action that could result in damage to
the product.
Safety Decal Locations
Before you operate the machine, read and understand the
safety decals. Compare Figure 2 with the table that follows.
The cautions and warnings are for your safety. To avoid a
personal injury or damage to the machine, understand and
obey all the safety decals.
If any safety decals become worn or damaged, and cannot
be read, order replacement decals from your local dealer.
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Safety Messages
WARNING
Read, understand, and follow all the instructions and
warnings in the Operator's Manual and on the machine,
engine, and attachments before you operate this machine.
Failure to observe the safety instructions in this manual and
on the equipment could result in death or serious injury.
• Only let operators who are responsible, trained and
familiar with the instructions and physically capable to
operate the machine.
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Wear safety glasses and closed toe footwear.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under
the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
• Keep the machine in good working order. Replace worn
or damaged parts.
• Be careful when you service the blades. Wrap the
blades or wear gloves. Replace damaged blades. Do
not repair or alter the blades.
• Use full width ramps when you load and unload a
machine for transport.
• See attachment or accessory for proper wheel weights
or counterweights.
• To help prevent fires, keep machine free of grass,
leaves, or other unwanted material. Clean remaining oil
or fuel spillage. Remove fuel soaked debris and let the
machine to cool before storage.
WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can
cause headaches, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion,
seizures, nausea, fainting or death.
• Operate equipment ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area
through windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other
openings.
