Safety - Gravely Pro-Ride 254 Owner's/Operator's 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.
Slopes are a major factor related
to loss-of-control and tip-over
accidents. Operation on all slopes
requires extra caution.
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.
Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive,
handle with care.
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!
•PERSONAL SAFETY IS
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INVOLVED!
When you see this symbol:
•BECOME ALERT!
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•OBEY THE MESSAGE!
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.

SAFETY

NOTATIONS
NOTE: General reference information for
proper operation 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, including those that may
restrict the age of the operator.
REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING
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. Refer to Figure 2 for Safety Decal
locations.
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CAUTION: POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION!
If not avoided, MAY
RESULT in minor or
moderate injury. It may also
be used to alert against
unsafe practices.