Section 2 - Safety Information; Introduction; Signal Words; Considerations Before Operation - Scag Power Equipment STT52V-27CH Operator's Manual

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. The owner/user can prevent and is
responsible for accidents or injuries occuring to
themselves, other people or property.
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO START YOUR MOWER.
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2.2 SIGNAL WORDS

This symbol means "Attention! Become Alert! Your
Safety is Involved!" The symbol is used with the
following signal words to attract your attention to safety
messages found on the decals on the machine 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 safety decals on the
machine and throughout this manual that alerts the
viewer to the existence and relative degree of the
hazard.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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 irrepairable
injury if proper precautions are not taken.
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.
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
1. NEVER allow children to operate this riding mower.
2. DO NOT mow when children and/or others are
3. Clear the area to be mowed of objects that could be
4. DO NOT carry passengers.
5. DO NOT operate the machine under the influence
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WARNING:
CAUTION:
CONSIDERATIONS
Do not allow adults to operate this machine without
proper instructions.
present. Keep children out of the mowing area and
in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator. Be alert and turn machine off if a child
enters the area.
picked up and thrown by the cutter blades.
of alcohol or drugs.
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