Safety 1; Operating Safety - Jacobsen AR-522 Dealer's Manual

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OPERATING SAFETY ______________________________________________________

EQUIPMENT OPERATED IMPROPERLY OR BY UNTRAINED PERSONNEL CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all controls. Inexperienced operators should receive instruction from
someone familiar with the equipment before being allowed to operate the machine.
1. Safety is dependent upon the awareness, concern, and
prudence of those who operate or service the
equipment. Never allow minors to operate any
equipment.
2. It is your responsibility to read this manual and all
publications associated with this equipment (Safety &
Operation Manual, Parts & Maintenance Manual,
Engine Manual,
instruction sheets). If the operator cannot read English it
is the owner's responsibility to explain the material
contained in this manual to them.
3. Learn the proper use of the machine, the location and
purpose of all the controls and gauges before you operate
the equipment. Working with unfamiliar equipment can
lead to accidents.
4. Never allow anyone to operate or service the machine or its
attachments without proper training and instructions, or
while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
5. Wear all the necessary protective clothing and personal
safety devices to protect your head, eyes, ears, hands, and
feet. Operate the machine only in daylight or in good
artificial light.
6. Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the
job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by
Jacobsen.
7. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
8. Inspect the area where the equipment will be used. Pick up
all the debris you can find before operating. Beware of
overhead obstructions (low tree limbs, electrical wires,
etc.) and also underground obstacles (sprinklers, pipes,
tree roots, etc.). Enter a new area cautiously. Stay alert for
hidden hazards.
9. Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders, nor
allow anyone near the machine while in operation. The
owner/operator can prevent and is responsible for injuries
inflicted to themselves, to bystanders, and damage to
property.
10. Do not carry passengers. Keep bystanders and pets a safe
distance away.
11. Never operate equipment that is not in perfect working
order or is without decals, guards, shields, discharge
This machine is to be operated and maintained as specified in this manual and is intended for the professional
maintenance of specialized turf grasses. It is not intended for use on rough terrain or long grasses.
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and attachments/accessories
WARNING
deflectors, or other protective devices securely fastened in
place.
12. Never disconnect or bypass any switch.
13. Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
14. Carbon monoxide in the exhaust fumes can be fatal when
inhaled. Never operate the engine without proper
ventilation or in an enclosed area.
15. Fuel is highly flammable, handle with care.
16. Keep the engine clean. Allow the engine to cool before
storing and always remove the ignition key.
17. Disengage all drives and engage parking brake before
starting the engine (motor). Start the engine only when
sitting in operator's seat, never while standing beside the
unit.
18. Equipment must comply with the latest federal, state, and
local requirements when driven or transported on public
roads. Watch out for traffic when crossing or operating on
or near roads.
19. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
20. Operate the machine up and down the face of slopes
(vertically), not across the face (horizontally).
21. To prevent tipping or loss of control, do not start or stop
suddenly on slopes. Reduce speed when making sharp
turns. Use caution when changing directions.
22. Always use the seat belt when operating mowers equipped
with a Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS).
Never use a seat belt when operating mowers
without a ROPS.
Accessory operator protective structures will continue
to be offered for all equipment currently covered. This
allows for the outfitting of any machines without
previous ROPS installations or replacement of
damaged structures.
23. Keep legs, arms, and body inside the seating compartment
while the vehicle is in motion.
24. Disconnect battery and controller electrical connectors
before performing any welding on this mower.

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