Safety Instructions
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6. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could
get caught in moving parts. Do not operate
this machine while wearing shorts;
always
wear adequate protective clothing,
including
long pants. Wearing safety glasses, safety
shoes, and a helmet is advisable and required
by some local ordinances and insurance regu-
lations.
7. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause
impairment or loss of hearing.
Operator hear-
ing protection is recommended;
particularly
for continuous operation of the GHS Model
due to blower noise level. Wear a suitable
hearing protective device, such as earmuffs or
earplugs.
8.
Keep all protective shields and safety de-
vices in place.
If a protective shield, safety
device, or decal is damaged, unusable, or
missing, repair or replace it
before
operating
the machine.
9.
Be sure interlock switches are functioning
correctly,
so the engine cannot be started
unless the Forward Speed Control lever is in
the
NEUTRAL-PARK
position, the PTO clutch
is in the
DISENGAGED
position, and the Park-
ing Brake is in the
ENGAGED
position. Also,
the engine should stop if the operator lifts off
the seat with any one or more of these con-
trols in the operating position: (1) Forward
Speed Control (FSC) out of
NEUTRAL-PARK,
(2) PTO Clutch
ENGAGED,
or (3) Parking
Brake
DISENGAGED.
NOTE:
There is a 1/2 second time delay
function on the seat switch to avoid engine
power interruption when driving over bumps.
10.
Handle diesel fuel with care:
a.
Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot
engine (allow hot engine to cool several
minutes).
c.
Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars, pipes,
open flames, or sparks away from the fuel
tank and fuel container.
d. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors using
care. Fill to about one inch from the top of
the tank. Use a funnel or spout to prevent
spilling.
e.
Replace the machine fuel cap and con-
tainer cap securely and clean up any
spilled fuel before starting the engine.
11.
Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine is running,
except where
specifically instructed to do so.
12. The electrical system battery contains sulfuric
acid. Avoid any contact with skin, eyes, and
clothing. Keep the battery and acid out of
reach of children.
WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals
including Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate which
is known to the State of California to cause
cancer, and Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate,
which is known to the State of California
to cause birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
