Safety Decals
All safety messages on your rider and mower should be
carefully read and obeyed (see Figure 1 and 2). Personal
bodily injury can result when these instructions are
not followed. The information is for your safety and it is
important! The safety decals below are on your rider and
mower.
If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them at
once. See an authorized dealer for replacements.
These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant
visual reminder to you, and others who may use the
equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for
safe, effective operation.
Callout
DANGER, Main Panel
A
Decal: Height of Cut
B
Decal: Roll Release
C
D
DANGER, Thrown Objects
E
DANGER, Drawbar Warning
F
DANGER, Rotating Blades
Decal Description
Safety Icon
See Figure 1 and 2 (callouts A, D, F) for location of
icons. See below for an explanation of these icons.
1. WARNING: Read and understand the Operator' Manual
before using this machine. Know the location and
function of all controls. Do not operate this machine
unless you are trained.
2. DANGER - LOSS OF TRACTION, SLIDING,
STEERING AND CONTROL ON SLOPES HAZARD:
If machine stops forward motion or starts sliding on a
slope, stop the blades and drive slowly off the slope.
3. DANGER: FIRE HAZARD: Keep unit free of grass,
leaves and excess oil. Do not add fuel while engine is
hot or running. Stop engine, remove key and allow to
cool for at least 3 minutes prior to adding fuel. Do not
add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage or other
enclosed areas. Clean up spilled fuel. Do not smoke
while operating this machine.
4. DANGER - TIPPING AND SLIPPING HAZARD: Mow
up and down slopes not across. Do not operate on
slopes over 10 degrees. Avoid sudden and sharp (fast)
turns while on slopes.
5. DANGER - AMPUTATION AND DISMEMBERMENT
HAZARD: To avoid injury from rotating blades and
moving parts, keep safety devices (guards, shields and
switches) in place and working.
6. Do not mow when children or others are around. Never
carry riders especially children even with the blades
off. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Look down and behind – before and while backing.
7. Consult technical literature before performing technical
repairs or maintenance. When leaving the machine,
shutoff engine, set the parking brake to the lock position
and remove the ignition key.
8. Keep by-standers and children a safe distance away.
Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade. Do not
mow without discharge chute in place.
9. DANGER - THROWN OBJECTS: Do not operate with-
out first connecting the discharge tube.
10. DANGER - ROTATING BLADES: This mower deck can
amputate limbs. Keep hands and feet away from blades.
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