Swisher Versa Commercial Pro VSP50, Owner'S Manual

Page: 5 / 22

児
ҥ
Children:
Children are often attracted to power equipment.
Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be on guard
for children in the area of the machine.
Never assume that children will stay put where you last
saw them.
Keep children away from the work area and under
close supervision by another adult.
Shut off the machine if children enter the work area.
Never allow a child to ride with you.
Never allow children to operate the machine.
Be extra cautious near corners, bushes, trees or other
objects that block your view.
Operating Safely:
NEVER Ride, Sit, or Stand on the plow. Do not allow
others to do so.
Snow and Ice is extremely slick. Use extreme caution
when operating to avoid falling!
If you do lose your footing while operating, release
the directional controls immediately to avoid losing
control of the machine or causing unintentional
movements.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that all
parts are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or
damaged parts immediately.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that all
bolts and nuts are secure.
Never plow in the direction of people or property.
Debris could be thrown out of the front that can
cause serious injury and property damage.
Keep a safe distance away from other operator if
working together.
Do not operate the machine in a confined space. The
gasoline engine exhaust is harmful and can kill.
Always disengage PTO, set parking brake, turn the
engine off and remove the key when leaving the
machine during operations.
Never operate the machine near bodies of water,
retaining walls, cliffs or tall curbs. Give the machine
ample room to operate and turn around.
Never operate the machine with defective guards or
without safety protective devices in place.
Safety instructions continue on next page….
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
5
Operating Safely:
Disengage the PTO switch, set the brake, stop the
engine, remove the ignition key and disconnect the
spark plug wires:
Before checking, clearing or working on the
machine.
After striking a foreign object, inspect the
machine for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the equipment.
If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
Before making height adjustment unless
adjustment can be made from the operator’s
position.
Maintenance & Storage:
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
Park machine on level ground.
Disconnect the spark plug wires before doing any
maintenance work.
If storing equipment over long periods of time clean
build up and debris from the equipment to prevent
corrosion.
Stop the engine and allow it to cool before storing,
Drain the fuel tank outdoors only.
Store fuel in approved containers away from anything
that can create a flame or sparks and could ignite the
gasoline fumes.
Replace worn or damaged parts for continued safe
operation.
When machine is to be parked, stored or left
unattended the parking brake should be set.
Remove the ignition key to prevent unauthorized use.
WARNING
TO CHECK OR ADD FUEL:
DO IT OUTDOORS
STOP ENGINE AND ALLOW IT TO COOL.
DO NOT SMOKE.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
These instructions are for your safety. Read them thoroughly & carefully.