Safety Decals - Simplicity 2690818 Operator's Manual

Safety Decals

All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional
messages on your rider and mower should be carefully
read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when
these instructions are not followed. The information is for
your safety and it is important! The safety decals below
are on your rider and mower.
Safety Icons
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1. WARNING: Read and understand the Operator's Man-
ual before using this machine. Know the location and
function of all controls. Do not operate this machine
unless you are trained.
2. DANGER - LOSS OF TRACTION, SLIDING, STEER-
ING AND CONTROL ON SLOPES HAZARD: If ma-
chine stops forward motion or starts sliding on a slope,
stop the blades and drive slowly off the slope.
3. 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.
4. DANGER - TIPPING AND SLIPPING HAZARD: Mow
up and down slopes not across. Do not operate on
slopes over 10 degrees. Avoid sudden and sharp (fast)
turns while on slopes.
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If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them
at once. See an authorized dealer for replacements.
These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant
visual reminder to you, and others who may use the
equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for
safe, effective operation.
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5. DANGER - AMPUTATION AND DISMEMBERMENT
HAZARD: To avoid injury from rotating blades and mov-
ing parts, keep safety devices (guards, shields and
switches) in place and working.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Keep by-standers and children a safe distance away.
Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade. Do not
mow without discharge chute in place.
9. Do not mow without discharge chute or entire grass
catcher in place.
10. To avoid injury from rotating blades, stay clear of deck
edge and keep others away.
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