Safety; Safety Alert Symbol; General Safety - Exmark QUEST 406 Operator's Manual

Safety

This lawn mower has been designed in conformance
with the American National Standards Institute–B71.1
specifications in effect at the time of production.

Safety Alert Symbol

This Safety Alert Symbol (Figure 2) is used both in
this manual and on the machine to identify important
safety messages which must be followed to avoid
accidents.
This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Figure 2
Safety Alert Symbol
The safety alert symbol appears above information
which alerts you to unsafe actions or situations
and will be followed by the word DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, Will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, Could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, May result in minor
or moderate injury.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.

General Safety

This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet
and of throwing objects. Exmark designed and tested
this lawn mower to offer reasonably safe service;
however, failure to comply with safety instructions
may result in injury or death.
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions and
warnings in the Operator's Manual and other
training material, on the machine, engine, and
attachments. All operators and mechanics should
be trained. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s)
can not read this manual, it is the owner's
responsibility to explain this material to them;
other languages may be available on our website.
• Only allow trained, responsible, and physically
capable operators that are familiar with the safe
operation, operator controls, and safety signs and
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instructions to operate the machine. Never let
children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the
age of the operator.
• Do Not operate the machine near drop-offs,
ditches, embankments, water, or other hazards, or
on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Do Not put your hands or feet near moving
components of the machine.
• Never operate the machine with damaged guards,
shields, or covers. Always have safety shields,
guards, switches and other devices in place and in
proper working condition.
• Stop the machine, shut off the engine, and remove
the key before servicing, fueling, or unclogging
the machine.
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