3
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death.
Danger
,
Warning
, and
Caution
are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger
signals an extreme hazard that
will
cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning
signals a hazard that
may
cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution
signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
Important
calls attention to special mechanical
information and
Note:
emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Safety
This machine meets or exceeds the B71.4–2004
specifications of the American National Standards
Institute in effect at the time of production.
Note:
The addition of attachments made by other
manufacturers that do not meet American National
Standards Institute certification will cause noncompliance
of this machine.
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety alert symbol, which means
CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal
safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the
instruction may result in personal injury or death.
Safe Operating Practices
The following instructions are from ANSI standard
B71.4—2004.
Training
•
Read the Operator’s Manual and other training material.
If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English it
is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to
them.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
•
All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
•
Never let children or untrained people operate or
service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict
the age of the operator.
•
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself,
other people or property.
Preparation
•
Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform
the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved
by the manufacturer.
•
Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety
glasses and hearing protection. Long hair, loose
clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts.
•
Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire which
can be thrown by the machine.
•
Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
•
Use only an approved container
•
Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
Do not smoke.
•
Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
•
Check that operator’s presence controls, safety switches
and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do
not operate unless they are functioning properly.
Operation
•
Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
•
Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes
and hidden hazards.
•
Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is
engaged before starting engine. Only start engine from
the operator’s position.
