Operational Safety Rules - Gravely Pro 150 Owner's/Operator's Manual

OPERATIONAL SAFETY RULES

Walk Around Inspection
Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work
area to understand:
• Work area
• Your unit
• All safety decals
Work Area
ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances carefully
before operation.
ALWAYS be aware of traffic when operating along
streets or curbs.
Keep children and people away.
Keep children out of work area and under watchful care
of a responsible adult.
Keep area of operation clear of all toys, pets, and
debris. Thrown objects can cause injury.
Check for weak spots on dock, ramps or floors. Avoid
uneven work areas and rough terrain.
Avoid slippery surfaces. ALWAYS be sure of your
footing.
DO NOT operate on wet grass.
Dust, smoke, fog, etc. can reduce vision and cause an
accident. Operate unit only when there is good visibility
and light.
Personal Safety
• Only trained adults may operate unit
• Training includes actual operation
NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near
unit.
Be alert and shut off unit if children enter area.
Never carry passengers.
NEVER operate unit after or during the use of
medication, drugs or alcohol. Safe operation requires
your complete and unimpaired attention at all times.
NEVER allow anyone to operate this unit when their
alertness or coordination is impaired.
Wear adequate safety gear, protective gloves and
footwear.
NEVER wear open sandals or canvas shoes during
operation.
Protect eyes, face and head from objects that may be
thrown from unit. Wear appropriate hearing protection.
Sharp edges can cut. Moving parts can cut off fingers
or a hand. Wrap blade(s), wear gloves and use extreme
caution when servicing.
IMPORTANT: On multi-blade mowers, rotation of one
blade will cause all blades to rotate.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating
parts during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body
parts.
ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch points.
DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot from
operation. Allow parts to cool before attempting to
maintain, adjust or service.
NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or
clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is
running.
DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry. Tie back hair
that may get caught in rotating parts.
Keep children and people away from unit during
operation.
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury or death.
DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Always
provide good ventilation.
Thrown objects can cause injury and property damage.
DO NOT point discharge at anyone or discharge
directly onto paved or gravel surfaces.
Always stand clear of the discharge area when
operating this unit.
Operation
Understand:
• How to operate all controls
• The functions of all controls
• How to STOP in an Emergency
• Braking and steering characteristics
• Turning radius and clearance
ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards, and
panels in good repair, in place and securely fastened.
NEVER modify or remove safety devices.
ALWAYS keep discharge cover or complete grass
catcher in place and in proper working condition.
Check steering control operation frequently. Adjust and
service as required.
Safety Interlock System must function properly. DO
NOT operate unit if operator presence control is
damaged or disabled.
If equipment vibrates abnormally, stop engine at once,
disengage PTO, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Check for any damage or loose parts.
Repair before restart.
Before starting engine: disengage PTO and place unit
in neutral.
DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. DO NOT change
engine governor settings or over-speed engine. Slow
down and turn corners slowly.
Disengage PTO when attachment is not in use.
ALWAYS turn off power to attachment when
transporting, crossing driveways, etc.
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