Important Safe Operation Practices - Cub Cadet SERIES 3000 GT 3200 Operator's Manual

SECTION 2: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
WARNING
INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER
THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND
OTHERS.READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO
COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, HEED ITS WARNING.
WARNING
certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER:
rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power
equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in
serious injury. This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet
and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
1. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
instructions in the operator's manual
and on the machine before starting.
Keep this manual in a safe place for
future and regular reference and for
ordering replacement parts.
• Only allow responsible individuals
familiar with the instructions to oper-
ate the machine. Know controls and
how to stop the machine quickly.
• Do not put hands or feet under
cutting deck or near rotating parts.
• Clear the area of objects such as
rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could
be picked up and thrown by the
blade. A small object may have
been overlooked and could be
accidentally thrown by the mower in
any direction and cause injury to
you or a bystander. To help avoid a
thrown objects injury, keep children,
bystanders and helpers at least 75
feet from the mower while it is in
: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY
: The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the
operation.
glasses or safety goggles during
operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair, to protect eyes
from foreign
blade(s) when
drives, walks or roads.
• Be sure the area is clear of other
people before
machine if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Disengage blade(s) before shifting
into reverse and backing up. Always
look down and behind before and
while backing.
• Be aware
attachment discharge direction and
do not point it at anyone. Do not
operate the mower without either
the entire grass catcher or the chute
guard in place.
• Slow down before turning. Operate
the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic
operation and excessive speed.
4
Always wear
objects. Stop
crossing
mowing.
of the mower
safety
the
gravel
Stop
and