Safety Messages
WARNING
Read, understand, and obey all the instructions and
warnings in the Operator's Manual and on the machine,
engine, and attachments before you operate this machine.
Failure to obey the safety instructions in this manual and on
the equipment could result in death or serious injury.
• Only let operators who are responsible, trained and
familiar with the instructions and physically capable to
operate the machine.
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Wear safety glasses and closed toe footwear.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under
the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
• Keep the machine in good working order. Replace worn
or damaged parts.
• Be careful when you service the blades. Wrap the
blades or wear gloves. Replace damaged blades. Do
not repair or alter the blades.
• Use full width ramps when you load and unload a
machine for transport.
• See attachment or accessory for proper wheel weights
or counterweights.
• To help prevent fires, keep machine free of grass,
leaves, or other unwanted material. Clean remaining oil
or fuel spillage. Remove fuel soaked debris and let the
machine to cool before storage.
WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can
cause headaches, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion,
seizures, nausea, fainting or death.
• Operate equipment ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area
through windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other
openings.
Safety Decals
Before you operate the machine, read the safety decals.
Compare Figure 2 with the decals shown in the table below.
The cautions and warnings are for your safety. To avoid
personal injury or damage to the machine, understand and
obey all the safety decals.
Important: If the safety decals become worn or damaged, and
cannot be read, order replacement decals from your local
dealer.
A
B
C
Safety Decal Icon Definitions
Compare the letters (A - J) in the safety decal icons to
the safety definitions listed in the following table.
A
WARNING: Read and understand the Operator's Manual before
using this machine. Know the location and function of all controls.
Do not operate this machine unless you are trained.
B
DANGER - LOSS OF TRACTION, SLIDING, STEERING
AND CONTROL ON SLOPES HAZARD: If machine stops
forward motion or starts to move on a slope, stop the blades
and slowly drive off the slope.
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