Safety
The following instructions are from ANSI standard
B71.4-2017.
Safety-Alert Symbol
The safety-alert symbol (
) is used both in
this manual and on the machine to identify important
safety messages that you must follow to avoid an
accident.
This symbol means
Attention! Become Alert! Your
Safety Is Involved!
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Safety-alert symbol
The safety-alert symbol appears above information
which alerts you to unsafe actions or situations and is
followed by the word
Danger
,
Warning
, or
Caution
.
Danger
indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
will
result in death or serious
injury.
Warning
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
could
result in death or serious
injury.
Caution
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
may
result in minor or moderate
injury.
This manual uses 2 other words to highlight
information.
Important
calls attention to special
mechanical information and
Note
emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.
General Safety
This machine is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury or death.
•
Read, understand, and follow all instructions
and warnings in the Operator’s Manual and
on the machine, engine, and attachments. All
operators and mechanics should be trained. If
the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read this
manual, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain
this material to them; other languages may be
available on our website.
•
Only allow trained, responsible, and physically
capable operators that are familiar with the safe
operation, operator controls, and safety signs and
instructions to operate the machine. Never let
children or untrained people operate or service the
equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age
of the operator.
•
Always use appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) to guard against contact with
chemicals.
•
Do not operate the machine near drop-offs,
ditches, embankments, water, or other hazards.
•
Keep bystanders and children out of the operating
area.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near moving parts.
•
Do not operate the machine without all safety
shields, guards, switches, and other devices in
place and in proper working condition.
•
Park the machine on level ground, disengage
drives, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
or disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operator’s position.
Allow the machine to cool before servicing,
adjusting, fueling, unclogging, cleaning, or storing.
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