Safety Precautions; Safe Operating Practices - HUSTLER raptor Operator's Manual

This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a mes-
sage intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL
SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal
operation and servicing of this equipment.
– denotes immediate hazards which WILL result in
severe personal injury or death.
– denotes a hazard or unsafe practice which COULD
result in severe personal injury or death.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information:
A. IMPORTANT – calls attention to special mechanical
information.
B. NOTE – emphasizes general information worthy of
special attention.
The owner's responsibilities include, but are not limited to,
• making certain that the operators and mechanics read
and understand this manual and all decals before
operating this machine.
• making certain that before the operators and mechan-
ics are allowed to operate or maintain this machine,
they must be familiar with its safe operation, operator
controls, and decals.
• ensuring that the operators and mechanics know 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.
Improper use, adjustment, or maintenance by the operator,
mechanic or owner can result in injury. Reduce the potential
for injuries by following these safety instructions. Pay close
attention to the safety alert symbol "" and the instructions
that follow it. Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in personal injury or death.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Incorrect usage of this equipment may result in severe injury.
Personnel operating and maintaining it should be trained in its
proper use. They should read this manual completely and thor-
oughly before attempting to set-up, operate, adjust, or service
this equipment.

Safe Operating Practices

This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious injury or death.
 Never allow persons to operate this mower without
Safe Operation
 Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories
 Always be alert and inspect area to be mowed for haz-
 Always operate mower in daylight or with adequate
 Never operate the mower when there is a risk for light-
Personal Safety
 Always wear long pants and safety shoes with slip-
 Always wear adequate ear protection, such as ear-
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proper instruction or allow children to operate the
mower. Allow only responsible adults who are familiar
with these instructions to operate this mower.
and attachments are needed to properly and safely
perform the job. Only use accessories and attach-
ments approved by the manufacturer.
• Do not use any unauthorized attachment or mod-
ify the mower.
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for
wheel weights or counterweights.
• If any attachment or additional weight is
mounted on the rear of the unit, any rapid move-
ment of the control levers in either direction
could result in a reaction of the mower that can
cause serious injury.
ards such as rocks, metal objects and other debris
which may be thrown or entangled by mower blades.
Remove these objects before mowing. Watch out for
holes or deep depressions.
working lights.
ning.
resistant soles when operating this mower.
• Do not wear sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers,
shorts or any type of loose fitting clothing as they
may get tangled in moving parts.
• Do not wear a towel from the waist, or use a towel
as a headband or neck wrap.
• Long hair or jewelry may get tangled in moving
parts.
plugs. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause
impairment or loss of hearing.
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