Safety Instructions - International Harvester Company CUB Operator's Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This symbol is used to coil your attention to instructions concerning your personal
safety, Be sure to observe and follow these instructions.
Disengage all clutches and shift into neutralbefore
starting the engine.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
Dis engage power to any attachments and
stop engine before leaving operator's seat or
making any repairs or adjustments.
When u~ing any attachments, never direct
discharge of material toward bystanders nor
allow anyone near the machine while in
operation.
Know the controls and how to stop quicklyREAD
THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
Handle gasoline with care -it is highly
flammable: A. Use approved gasoline container.
B. Never remove the fuel tank cap or fill the
fuel tank when the engine is running, is hot, or
fill the fuel tank indoors. Als 0, do not smoke
when working around inflammable fuel. Wipe
up spilled gasoline. C. Replace gasoline cap
securely... Open doors if engine is in a
garage -exhaust gasses are dangerous.
Do not allow children or adults to operate
the equipment without proper instructions.
Clear work area of objects which might be
picked up by the mower and thrown.
Disengage power to any attachment when
transporting or not in use.
Use gasoline' only as a fuel, and never as
a
cleaner.
Do not carry passengers. Keep children
and pets a safe distance away.
Keep machine in good operating condition
and keep safety devices in place. Use guards
as instructed in Operator1s Manual.
Take precautions, such as disengaging
power take-off, shifting into neutral, settingthe
parking brake, stopping the engine and
removing ignition key when leaving machine
unattended.
It is recommended that the machine be
stopped and inspected for damage after striking
a foreign object and that any damage be re-
paired before restarting and operating themachine.
Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns
to prevent tipping or los s of control.
Stay alert for holes in terrain and other
hidden hazards.
Hydraulic fluid es caping under pres sure
can have enough force to penetrate the skin.
Hydraulic fluid may also infect a minor cut or
opening in the skin. If injured by escaping fluid,see
a doctor at once. Serious infection or re-
action can result if medical treatment is not
given immediately. Make sure all connections
are tight and that hoses and lines are in good
condition before applying pressure to the
system. Relieve all pressure before discon-
necting the lines or performing other work
on the hydraulic system. To find a leak under
pressure use a small piece of cardboard orwood.
Never use hands.
Don't stop or start suddenly when going
uphill or downhill.
Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment: A. Use only approved drawbar
hitch points. B. Limit loads to those you can
safely control. C. Don't turn too sharp, and
use care when backing. D. Use counterweight
or wheel weights when suggested in Operator's
Manual.