Introduction; Signal Words; Safety Information; Before Operation Considerations - Scag Power Equipment STC Serie Manual Del Operador

2.1 INTRODUCTION

Your mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness
or operator error may result in serious bodily injury or death.
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon
the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of
the personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of the equipment. Make sure
every operator is properly trained and thoroughly familiar
with all of the controls before operating the mower.
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO START YOUR MOWER.
A replacement manual is available from your authorized
Scag Service Dealer or by contacting Scag Power
Equipment, Service Department at P.O. Box 152, Mayville,
WI 53050 or contact us via the Internet at www.scag.com.
Use the Contact Form to make your request. Please indicate
the complete model and serial number of your Scag product
when requesting replacement manuals.

2.2 SIGNAL WORDS

This symbol means "Attention! Become Alert! Your
Safety is Involved!"
following signal words to attract your attention to safety
messages found on the mower decals and throughout this
manual. The message that follows the symbol contains
important information about safety. To avoid injury and
possible death, carefully read the message! Be sure to
fully understand the causes of possible injury or death.
Signal Word:
It is a distinctive word found on the mower safety decals
and throughout this manual that alerts the viewer to the
existence and relative degree of the hazard.

SAFETY INFORMATION

The symbol is used with the
The signal word "DANGER" denotes that an extremely
hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that could
result in high probability of death or irreparable injury if
proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING:
The signal word "WARNING" denotes that a hazard exists
on or near the machine that can result in injury or death if
proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION:
The signal word "CAUTION" is a reminder of safety
practices on or near the machine that could result in personal
injury if proper precautions are not taken.
Your safety and the safety of others depends significantly
upon your knowledge and understanding of all correct
operating practices and procedures of this machine.
2.3 BEFORE OPERATION
CONSIDERATIONS
1. NEVER allow children to operate this riding mower.
Do not allow adults to operate this machine without
proper instructions.
2. DO NOT mow when children and/or others are
present.
3. Clear the area to be mowed of objects that could be
picked up and thrown by the cutter blades.
4. DO NOT carry passengers.
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