Safe Operation Practices - Cub Cadet Z-Force Pro Operator's Manual

Important Safe Operation Practices
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property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to
comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, HEED ITS WARNING!
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State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the
state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar
laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service
dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.
DANGER!
The engine manufacturer has supplied an engine owner's manual for information regarding US Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and California Air resources Board (CARB) regulations relating to emission control systems, maintenance, and warranty. Making
any unauthorized alterations or modifications to the engine, fuel, or venting systems may violate EPA and/or CARB regulations. Further
information may be obtained from the engine manufacturer.
DANGER!
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power
equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands
and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
1. Read the Operator's manual and other training material. If the
operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English it is the owner's
responsibility to explain this material to them.
2. Become familiar with the safe operation of the machine, operator
controls, and safety signs.
3. All operators and mechanics should be trained to operate or
service the equipment. The owner is responsible for training
them.
4. Never let children under the age of 16 or untrained people
operate or service the equipment. Local regulations may further
restrict the age of the operator.
5. The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible for accidents
or injuries occurring to them, other people or property.
General Operation
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and
in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep
this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference by each
operator and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how
to stop the machine and disengage the controls quickly.
3. Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain this machine who has
not read the manual. Never permit children under the age of 16 to
operate this machine.
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This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of
This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
4. Do not remove any shields, guards, labels or safety devices. If
a shield, guard, label or safety device is damaged or does not
function, repair or replace it before operating the machine.
5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep
bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the
machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters
the area.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used.
Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign
objects that could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s).
Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
7. 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 the machine
manufacturer.
8. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward
roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged
material to ricochet back toward the operator.
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