GB - 5
Before attempting to operate your
unit:
1. Make sure all assembly has been
properly completed.
2. Understand all Safety Precautions
provided in the manuals.
3. Review control functions and operation of
the unit. Do not operate the unit unless all
controls function as described in this
manual.
4. Review recommended lubrication,
maintenance and adjustments.
5. Review Limited Warranty Policy.
6. Fill out a product registration card and
return the card to the Ariens Company or
go to www.ariens.com.
DISCLAIMER
Ariens reserves the right to discontinue,
change, and improve its products at any time
without notice or obligation to the purchaser.
The descriptions and specifications contained
in this manual were in effect at printing.
Equipment described within this manual may
be optional. Some illustrations may not be
applicable to your unit.
SAFETY ALERTS
The safety alert symbol is used in decals and
with this manual. Understand the safety
message. It contains important information
about personal safety.
NOTATIONS
NOTE:
General reference information for
proper operation and maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT:
Specific procedures or
information required to prevent damage to unit
or attachment.
SAFETY DECALS AND
LOCATIONS
ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety
Decals. Refer to figure 2 for Safety Decal
locations.
1. Caution!
SAFETY
WARNING:
This cutting machine is
capable of amputating hands and feet
and throwing objects. Failure to
observe the safety instructions in the
manuals and on decals could result in
serious injury or death.
Slopes are a major factor related to
loss-of-control and tip-over accidents.
Operation on all slopes requires extra
caution.
Tragic accidents can occur if the
operator is not alert to the presence of
children. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
the vapors are explosive, handle with
care.
Disengage attachment, stop unit and
engine, remove key, engage parking
brake, and allow moving parts to stop
before leaving operator’s position.
Look for these symbols to point
out important safety
precautions. They mean:
• Attention!
• Personal Safety Is
Involved!
• Become Alert!
• Obey The Message!
DANGER:
IMMINENTLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not
avoided, WILL RESULT in death or
serious injury.
WARNING:
POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not
avoided, COULD RESULT in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION:
POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not
avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
• Maximum Tongue weight: 30 lbs.
• Maximum Trailer weight: 300 lbs.
• Do not use with bagger attached.
• Do not use on steep hills or slopes.
• Do not park on hills when trailer is
attached.
• Do not use with any ground engaging
equipment.
