Operator Safety; Save These Instructions; Slope Identification Guide; Safety Alert Symbol And Signal Words - Murray MT100 Operator's Manual

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Operator Safety

Save These Instructions

Save these instructions for future reference. This manual
contains safety information to make you aware of the
hazards and risks associated with the product and how to
avoid them. It also contains important instructions that must
be obeyed during the initial set-up, operation,
and maintenance of the product.
This product is designed and intended for cutting well
maintained grass and is not intended for other purposes.
It is important that you read and understand these instruc-
tions before you attempt to start or operate this equipment.
Make sure that you are fully familiar with the controls and
the correct use of the product.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage controls quickly.

Slope Identification Guide

Fig. 1
How to measure the slope of a lawn surface with a smart
phone or an angle finder tool:
WARNING: Do not operate on slopes greater
than 10 degrees.
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1. Use a straight edge at least two (2) feet long (A, Fig. 1).
A 2x4 or a straight piece of metal works well.
2. Angle finder tools.
Use your smart phone: Many smart phones (B, Fig. 1)
a.
have an in-clinometer (angle finder) located under the
compass application (app). Or, search an app store for
an in-clinometer app.
Use angle finder tools: Angle finder tools
b.
(C and D, Fig. 1) are available at local hardware stores
or online (also called in-clinometer, protractor, angle
meter, or angle gauge). Dial type (C) or digital type
(D) work, others may not. Read and obey the user
instructions supplied with the angle finder tool.
3. Put the two (2) feet long straight edge along the steepest
part of the lawn slope. Put the board up and down the
slope.
4. Lay the smart phone or angle finder tool on the straight
edge and read the angle in degrees. This is the slope of
your lawn.
Safety Alert Symbol and
Signal Words
The safety alert symbol in this manual identifies safety
information about 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 information considered important but
not hazard-related.
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Safety Decals

The following safety symbols appear on this product. Before you operate the mower, please study them and learn their meaning.
IMPORTANT: If the safety decals become worn or damaged, and cannot be read, order replacement decals from your authorized
service center.
Symbol Explanation
Safety alert symbol
Read operator's manual
Maintain safety devices
Avoid amputation injury
Keep bystanders away
Look behind while backing
Never carry children
Avoid steep slopes
Keep hands and feet away
Avoid thrown objects
Do not operate the mower without the discharge chute in
its proper place.
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