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Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions
Pay particular attention to any information labeled
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT,
and
NOTE
in this manual.
When you see the Safety Alert Symbol (
),
read, understand, and follow the instructions. Fail-
ure to comply with safety instructions may result in
personal injury.
The seriousness or degree of importance of each
type of information is defined as follows:
DANGER
An IMMEDIATE hazard that WILL result in
severe personal injury or DEATH, if warn-
ing is ignored and proper safety precau-
tions are not taken.
WARNING
A POTENTIAL hazard that COULD result in
severe personal injury or DEATH, if warn-
ing is ignored and proper safety precau-
tions are not taken.
CAUTION
Possible hazards or unsafe practices that
MAY result in MODERATE personal injury
or property damage, or machine damage, if
warning is ignored and proper safety pre-
cautions are not taken.
IMPORTANT:
Identifies mechanical information
demanding special attention, since it deals with the
possibility of damaging a part or parts of the
machine.
NOTE:
Identifies information worthy of special
attention.
Walker Manufacturing cannot predict every poten-
tially dangerous situation. Therefore, items labeled
as such in this manual do not cover all conceivable
situations. Any person using procedures, tools, or
control techniques not recommended by Walker
Manufacturing must take full responsibility for
safety.
The Walker Rider Lawnmower has been designed
with many safety features to protect the operator
from personal harm or injury. However, it is neces-
sary for the operator to use safe operating proce-
dures at all times.
Failure to follow safety
instructions contained in this manual may
result in personal injury or damage to equip-
ment or property.
If you have any questions concerning setup, oper-
ation, maintenance, or safety, please contact your
authorized Walker Mower Dealer or call Walker
Manufacturing Company at (970) 221-5614.
BEFORE OPERATING
1.
Read and understand the contents of this
Operator’s Manual before starting and
operating the machine.
Become thoroughly
familiar with all machine controls and how to
stop the machine and disengage the controls
quickly. Replacement Operator’s Manuals are
available by sending the Model and Serial
Number to:
Walker Manufacturing Company
5925 East Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
2.
Never allow children to operate rider mow-
er.
Do not allow adults to operate without
proper instruction.
3.
Clear the area to be mowed of any foreign
objects
which may be picked up and thrown
by cutter blades. Pick up all sticks, stones,
wire, and any other debris.
4. Keep everyone, especially children and pets, a
safe distance away from the area being
mowed.
Do not mow with bystanders in the
area.
5. Do not operate the machine barefoot or wear-
ing sandals, sneakers, tennis shoes, or similar
lightweight footwear.
Wear substantial pro-
tective footwear.
