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Section 2: Important Safety Information
4220ST & 4420ST Light Utility Vehicles 700-504M
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Look For The Safety Alert
Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is
a potential hazard to personal safety involved
and extra safety precaution must be taken. When
you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read
the message that follows it. In addition to design
and configuration of equipment, hazard control
and accident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage of
equipment.
Be Aware of Signal Words
A signal words designate a degree or level of
hazard seriousness. The signal words are:
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DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in serious or death
injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme
situations, typically for vehicle components that, for
functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
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WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when
guards are removed. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
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CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
For Your Protection
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Thoroughly read and understand
the instructions given in this
manual before operation. Refer to
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on the decals.
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Do not allow anyone to operate
this equipment who has not fully
read and comprehended this
manual and who has not been
properly trained in the safe
operation of the equipment.
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Before Operating
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This Treker Light Utility Vehicle is
not to be driven on public roads.
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Do not operate this vehicle under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Always inspect the vehicle before
operating it. See "Pre-Start Check
List" on page 15.
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Do not operate this machine
unless all safety shields are in
place and all badly worn, broken or
missing parts have been properly
replaced.
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Wear appropriate protective gear
and clothing such as safety
helmet, goggles, gloves, coveralls,
etc., when conditions warrant.
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No driver under age of 16.
Section 2: Important Safety Information
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
IMPORTANT: Read and understand all pages in this manual thoroughly before operating your vehicle.