Safety Icons
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.
Warning: 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.
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.
Danger - Tipping and slipping
hazard: Mow across slopes, not
up and down. Do not operate on
slopes over 17 degrees. Avoid
sudden and sharp (fast) turns while
on slopes. This limit was determined
per International Standard ISO
5395-3:2013, Section 4.6 and is
based on the ISO 5395-3 Stability
Test procedure described in Annex
A. The 17 degree "limit of stability"
is equal to 60% of the angle at
which machine lift-off occurred in
static tests. Actual dynamic stability
may vary depending on operating
conditions.
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.
Danger - Amputation hazard: 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.
Danger - Thrown Objects Hazard:
Do not mow without discharge chute
or entire grass catcher in place.
Danger - Amputation and Thrown
Objects Hazard: To avoid injury
from rotating blades, stay clear of
deck edge and keep others away.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol (
information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A
signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with
the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential
severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to
represent the type of hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in damage
to the product.
Safety Interlock System
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These
safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt
to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety
devices. Check their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
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.
Danger: Dismemberment - This
machine can crush and cut. Keep
hands away from belts and pulleys.
Danger: Dismemberment - This
machine can crush and cut. Keep
hands away from deck lift rod.
Warning: Fire Hazard - Keep
children, open flames and sparks
away from the battery, which could
ignite explosive gases.
Warning: Sulfuric acid can cause
blindness or severe burns - Always
wear safety goggles or a face shield
when working on or near a battery.
Warning: Batteries produce
explosive gases - Read and
understand the Operator's Manual
before using this machine.
Important: Do not discard a
battery in the trash - Contact
local authorities for disposal and/or
recycling of batteries.
) is used to identify safety
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