Safety; Safety Alert Symbol; Signal Words; Notations - Gravely Promaster 260Z Service Manual

WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of
amputating hands and feet and throwing
objects. Failure to observe the safety
instructions in the manuals and on decals could
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Slopes are a major factor related to
loss-of-control and tip-over accidents. Operation
on all slopes requires extra caution.
WARNING: Tragic accidents can occur if the
operator is not alert to the presence of children.
Never assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive, handle with care.
WARNING: Disengage attachment, stop unit
and engine, remove key, engage parking brake,
and allow moving parts to stop before leaving
operator's position.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

These are safety alert symbols. They
mean:
•ATTENTION!
OL1253
•YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
When you see this symbol:
•BECOME ALERT!
•OBEY THE MESSAGE!
OL3900

SIGNAL WORDS

The safety alert symbols above and signal words below
are used on decals and in this manual.
Read and understand all safety messages.
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.

SAFETY

NOTATIONS

NOTE: General reference information for proper opera-
tion and maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information
required to prevent damage to unit or attachment.

PRACTICES AND LAWS

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.

REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING

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.

SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS

ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals.
See Figure 2 for safety decal locations.
1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH
Read Operator's Manual.
OL 1801
Keep children and others away from unit
while operating.
OL 4370
Never direct discharge toward other
people. Thrown objects can cause injury.
OL 0910
Look down and behind before and while
backing.
OL 4460
Never carry children.
OL 4470
Go up and down slopes, not across. DO
NOT operate on slopes over 17
17°
MAX
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