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Safety Decals
See Figure 1 (callouts A to D) for location and pictures
of decals.
All and instructional messages on your rider and mower
should be carefully read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury
can result when these instructions are not followed. The
information is for your safety and it is important! The safety
decals below are on your rider and mower.
If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them at
once. See an authorized dealer for replacements.
These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant
visual reminder to you, and others who may use the
equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for
safe, effective operation.
Callout
Decal Description
A
Decal:
Transmission Release
B
DANGER - Main Panel
C
Danger,
Thrown Objects Hazard
D
Danger,
Amputation and Thrown Objects Hazard
Safety Icon
See Figure 1 (callouts B to D) for location of icons. See
below for an explanation of these icons.
1.
WARNING:
Read and understand the Operator’ Manual
before using this machine. Know the location and
function of all controls. Do not operate this machine
unless you are trained.
2.
DANGER - LOSS OF TRACTION, SLIDING,
STEERING AND CONTROL ON SLOPES HAZARD:
If machine stops forward motion or starts sliding on a
slope, stop the blades and drive slowly off the slope.
3.
DANGER: FIRE HAZARD:
Keep unit free of grass,
leaves and excess oil. Do not add fuel while engine is
hot or running. Stop engine, remove key and allow to
cool for at least 3 minutes prior to adding fuel. Do not
add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage or other
enclosed areas. Clean up spilled fuel. Do not smoke
while operating this machine.
4.
DANGER - TIPPING AND SLIPPING HAZARD:
Mow
up and down slopes not across. Do not operate on
slopes over 10 degrees. Avoid sudden and sharp (fast)
turns while on slopes.
5.
DANGER - AMPUTATION AND DISMEMBERMENT
HAZARD:
To avoid injury from rotating blades and
moving parts, keep safety devices (guards, shields and
switches) in place and working.
6. Do not mow when children or others are around. Never
carry riders especially children even with the blades off.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Look down and behind – before and while backing.
7. Consult technical literature before performing technical
repairs or maintenance. When leaving the machine,
shutoff engine, set the parking brake to the lock position
and remove the ignition key.
8. Keep by-standers and children a safe distance away.
Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade. Do not
mow without discharge chute in place.
9. Do not mow without discharge chute or entire grass
catcher in place.
10. To avoid injury from rotating blades, stay clear of deck
edge and keep others away.
