Exmark Z-Plug Operator's Manual page 5

• Always wash your hands and other exposed areas
as soon as possible after finishing the work.
• Keep chemicals in their original packages and in a
safe location.
• Properly dispose of unused chemicals and
chemical containers as instructed by the chemical
manufacturer and your local codes.
• Chemicals and fumes are dangerous; never enter
hopper or place your head over or in the opening.
• Follow all local/state/federal requirements for the
spreading of chemicals.
Training
• Read the Operator's Manual and other training
material. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not
read this manual, it is the owner's responsibility to
explain this material to them.
• Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
• All operators and mechanics should be trained.
The owner is responsible for training the users.
• Never let children or untrained people operate
or service the equipment. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
• Only adults and mature teenagers should operate
the machine, and even mature teenagers should
have adult supervision. Be sure a teenager:
1. has read and understands the Operator's
Manual and recognizes the risks involved;
2. is sufficiently mature to use caution; and
3. is of sufficient size and weight to operate
the controls comfortably and to manage the
machine without taking risks.
• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to himself or
herself, other people or property.
Preparation
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories
and attachments are needed to properly and safely
perform the job. Only use approved accessories
and attachments.
• Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses,
substantial slip-resistant footwear, and hearing
protection. Tie back long hair and avoid loose
clothing or loose jewelry which may get tangled in
moving parts.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess
of 85 dBA at the operator's ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
• Inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all rocks, toys, sticks, wires,
bones, and other foreign objects which may be
contaminated by chemicals and/or affect the
stability of the machine.
DANGER
In certain conditions gasoline is extremely
flammable and vapors are explosive.
A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn
you, others, and cause property damage.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors on level ground,
in an open area, when the engine is cold.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Never refill the fuel tank or drain the
machine indoors or inside an enclosed
trailer.
• Do Not fill the fuel tank completely full.
Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler
neck. The empty space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand. Overfilling may result
in fuel leakage or damage to the engine
or emission system.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and
stay away from an open flame or where
gasoline fumes may be ignited by spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container
and keep it out of the reach of children.
• Add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add
fuel when engine is running or when the
engine is hot.
• If fuel is spilled, Do Not attempt to start
the engine. Move away from the area of
the spill and avoid creating any source of
ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
• Do Not operate without entire exhaust
system in place and in proper working
condition.
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Safety