Safety Precautions; Safety And Instruction Decals - HUSTLER 50 Owner's Manual

This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message
intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL
SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal
operation and servicing of this equipment.
DANGER – denotes immediate hazards which WILL result
in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING – denotes a hazard or unsafe practice which
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
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.
All operators should read this manual, or be instructed about
safe operating and maintenance procedures. This is
responsibility.
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety alert
DANGER or WARNING - "personal safety instructions."
Failure to comply with the instructions may result in

Safety and Instruction Decals

Specific safety warning decals are located on the equipment near the immediate areas of potential hazards. These decals should
not be removed or obliterated. Replace them if they become non-readable.
The following illustrations show the various safety decals that are located on the machine. A brief explanation is shown to help the
operator understand the meanings of these decals.
Read Owner's Manual and decals before
attempting to operate this machine.
WARNING:
Hot surface!
• Avoid skin contact
with hot surface
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

the owner's
symbol, which means
Traction
drive
engaged
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personal injury or death.
Incorrect usage of this machine may result in severe
injury. Personnel operating and maintaining it should be
trained in the proper use and should read the manuals
completely and thoroughly before attempting to set-up,
operate, adjust, or service this machine.
It is the owner's responsibility to make certain that the
operators and mechanics read and understand this manual and
all decals before operating this machine. It is also the owner's
responsibility to make certain that the operators and mechanics
are qualified and physically able individuals, properly trained in
the operation of this equipment. All operators and mechanics
must become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls and safety signs. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
The owner should also ensure that the operator/mechanic
know that they are responsible for their own safety as well as the
safety of other persons within the vicinity. Remember, the
operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
Disengage
Engage
DANGER:
Rotating pulleys and belts!
Cutting reel
engaged
• Keep hands, feet and cloth-
ing away.
• Keep shields or covers in
place while machine is in
operation.