Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol
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 an action that could result in damage to the
product.
Safety Messages
WARNING
Read, understand, and follow all the instructions and warnings
in the operator's manual and on the machine, engine, and
attachments before operating this machine. Failure to observe
the safety instructions in this manual and on the equipment
could result in death or serious injury.
• Only allow 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 servicing blades. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves. Replace damaged blades. Do not repair or
alter blade(s).
• Use full width ramps for loading and unloading 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 debris build up; clean up oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel soaked debris and allow the machine to
cool before storing.
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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 operating your machine, read and understand the safety
decals. Compare Figure 1 with the table following. The cautions
and warnings are for your safety. To avoid a personal injury or
damage to the machine, understand and follow all the safety
decals.
Important: If any safety decals become worn or damaged, and
cannot be read, order replacement decals from your local dealer.
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