Safety; Operating Safety - Jacobsen R-311T Parts & Maintenance Manual

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SAFETY

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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, 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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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 mowers
equipped with a Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS).
Never use a seat belt when operating mowers without
a ROPS or with the ROPS folded.
23. Keep legs, arms, and body inside the seating
compartment while the vehicle is in motion.
24. Disconnect battery cables before performing any welding
on this mower.