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SECTION 2: SAFETY
S
AFETY
This is a safety alert symbol. It means:
• ATTENTION!
• YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
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When you see this symbol:
• BECOME ALERT!
• OBEY ITS MESSAGE!
S
W
IGNAL
ORDS
The safety alert symbol is used with the signal words
DANGER,
WARNING and
alert you to safety messages.
They are used in safety decals on the unit and with
proper operation and procedures in this manual. They
alert you to the existence and relative degree of hazards.
Understand the safety message. It contains important
information about personal safety on or near the unit.
DANGER
IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not
avoided, WILL RESULT in death or serious injury.
WARNING
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not
avoided, COULD RESULT in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not
avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
P
RACTICES AND
Practice usual and customary safe working precautions,
for the benefit of yourself and others. Understand and
follow all safety messages. Be alert to unsafe conditions
and the possibility of minor, moderate, or serious injury or
death. Learn applicable rules and laws in your area.
R
O
EQUIRED
PERATOR
Original purchaser of this unit was instructed by the seller
on safe and proper operation. If unit is to be used by
someone other than original purchaser; loaned, rented or
sold, ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed
safety training before operation.
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LERT
YMBOL
CAUTION and colors to
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AWS
T
RAINING
Ariens
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D
AFETY
ECALS AND
ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals.
Refer to Figure 3 for Safety Decal locations.
CAUTION
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CAUTION
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WARNING
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TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:
Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in place
and working.
Avoid sudden turns.
A. Attention: Personal safety is involved!
B. Before operating unit, completely read and understand
all manuals provided.
C. Keep people and pets away when operating unit. Keep
children out of the work area and under the watchful care
of a responsible adult.
D. Do not operate in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
ALWAYS backup slowly. ALWAYS look down and behind
before and while backing.
E. Turn unit off when children are in the area. Use extra care
when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other
objects that may obsure vision.
F. Never carry children, even when attachments are off.
Never carry passengers.
G. Always stand clear of discharge area. DO NOT direct
discharge toward other people. Remove objects that
could be thrown by the blade. DO NOT operate mower
over gravel or other hard surfaces.
H. DO NOT operate on slopes over 10
slopes, not across. If machine stops going uphill, shut off
power to attachment and back down slowly.
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WARNING
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Figure 3
A. Caution
B. Do not pull chain
C. Pull handle to start
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A. Warning
B. Rotating fan can cut
fingers or hand. Wait for
moving parts to stop
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before servicing.
HOT SURFACES!
DO NOT touch parts which are hot
from operation. ALWAYS allow
parts to cool.
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