Safety 2; Operating Safety - Jacobsen super lf 1880 Dealer's Manual

2.1 2 SAFETY

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
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 (Parts and Maintenance Manual,
Engine Manual, and attachments/accessories 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.
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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familiar with the equipment before being allowed to operate the machine.
WARNING
11. Never operate equipment that is not in perfect working order or
is without decals, guards, shields, discharge 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 mowersequipped with
a Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS).
Never use a seat belt when operating mowers without a ROPS.
Accessory operator protective structures willcontinue to be
offered for all equipment currentlycovered. 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.

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