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SIGNAL WORDS
This symbol means “Attention! Become Alert!
“Attention! Become Alert!
“Attention! Become Alert!
“Attention! Become Alert!
“Attention! Become Alert!
Your Safety is Involved!"
Your Safety is Involved!"
Your Safety is Involved!"
Your Safety is Involved!"
Your Safety is Involved!" The symbol is used
with the following signal words to attract your
attention to safety messages found on the decals and
throughout this manual. The message that follows
the symbol contains important information about
safety. To avoid injury and possible death, carefully
read the message! Be sure to fully understand the
causes of possible injury or death.
Signal Word:
Signal Word:
Signal Word:
Signal Word:
Signal Word:
It is a distinctive word on safety decals and through-
out this manual that alerts the viewer to the existence
and relative degree of the hazard.
The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an ex-
tremely hazardous situation exists on or near the
machine that could result in high probability of
death or irreparable injury if proper precautions are
not taken.
The signal word “WARNING” denotes that a hazard
exists on or near the machine that can result in injury
or death if proper precautions are not taken.
The signal word “CAUTION” is a reminder of
safety practices on or near the machine that could
result in personal injury if proper precautions are
not taken.
INTRODUCTION
Your mower was built to the highest standards in the
industry. However, the prolonged life and maxi-
mum efficiency of your mower depends on you
following the operating, maintenance and adjust-
ment instructions in this manual.
We encourage you to contact your dealer for repairs.
All Scag dealers are informed of the latest methods
to service this equipment and provide prompt and
efficient service in the field or at their service shop.
They carry a full line of Scag service parts.
A replacement Operator's Manual is available from
your Scag Servicing Dealer or by contacting Scag
Power Equipment, Service Department, at P.O. Box
152, Mayville, WI 53050. Please indicate the
complete model and serial number of your Scag
product.
USE OF OTHER THAN ORIGINAL SCAG
USE OF OTHER THAN ORIGINAL SCAG
USE OF OTHER THAN ORIGINAL SCAG
USE OF OTHER THAN ORIGINAL SCAG
USE OF OTHER THAN ORIGINAL SCAG
REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL VOID THE
REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL VOID THE
REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL VOID THE
REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL VOID THE
REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY.
WARRANTY.
WARRANTY.
WARRANTY.
WARRANTY.
The “Right” and “Left”, “Front” and “Rear” of the
machine are referenced from the operator’s perspec-
tive when in the normal operating position and
facing the forward travel direction.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL and
instructions furnished with attachments.
Perform only those maintenance procedures de-
scribed in this manual. If major repairs are ever
needed or assistance is desired, contact an Author-
ized Scag Dealer. To ensure optimum performance
and safety, always purchase genuine SCAG replace-
ment parts and accessories.
Your safety and the safety of others depends signifi-
cantly upon your knowledge and understanding of
all correct operating practices and procedures of this
machine.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
