
2
Ariens
®
932 Series Sno-Thro
®
Rev. 8/97
SECTION 2: SAFETY
S
AFETY
A
LERT
S
YMBOL
This is a safety alert symbol. It means:
• ATTENTION!
• YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
When you see this symbol:
• BECOME ALERT!
• OBEY ITS MESSAGE!
S
IGNAL
W
ORDS
The safety alert symbol is used with the signal words
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION and colors to alert
you to safety messages.
They are used in safety decals on the unit and with
proper operation and procedures in this manual. They
alert you to the existence and relative degree of hazards.
Understand the safety message. It contains important
information about personal safety on or near the unit.
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.
Notations
NOTE:
General reference information for proper
operation and maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT:
Specific procedures or information
required to prevent damage to unit or attachment.
WARNING
IMPROPER OPERATION
of this unit
can result in death or serious injury.
Before starting engine, follow these
three steps:
1. Read and understand this manual
and all safety decals on unit or
attachment.
2. Clear area of children and people.
3. Clear area of objects that may be
thrown.
P
RACTICES
AND
L
AWS
Practice usual and customary safe working precautions,
for the benefit of yourself and others. Understand and
follow all safety messages. Be alert to unsafe conditions
and the possibility of minor, moderate, or serious injury or
death. Learn applicable rules and laws in your area.
R
EQUIRED
O
PERATOR
T
RAINING
Original purchaser of this unit was instructed by the seller
on safe and proper operation. If unit is to be used by
someone other than original purchaser; loaned, rented or
sold, ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed
safety training before operation.
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