Safety - Gravely 885015 Operator And Parts Manual

4. Explain recommended lubrication and
maintenance. Advise customer on adjustments.
WARNING: This machine is capable of
amputating hands and feet and throwing
objects. Failure to observe the safety
instructions in the manuals and on decals
could result in serious injury or death.
Slopes are a major factor related to
loss-of-control and tip-over accidents.
Operation on all slopes requires extra caution.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not alert to the presence of children. Never
assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive, handle with care.
Disengage attachment, stop unit and engine,
remove key, engage parking brake, and allow
moving parts to stop before leaving operator's
position.
SAFETY ALERTS
Look for these symbols to point out
important safety precautions. They mean:
Attention!
Personal Safety Is Involved!
Become Alert!
Obey The Message!
The safety alert symbols above and signal words below
are used on decals and in this manual.
Read and understand all safety messages.
DANGER: IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, WILL RESULT in
death or serious injury.
WARNING: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD RESULT
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY RESULT in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
5. Instruct customer on controls and operation of unit.
Discuss and emphasize the Safety Precautions.
Give customer Owner/Operator, Parts, and Engine
Manuals. Advise customer to thoroughly read and
understand them.

SAFETY

NOTATIONS
NOTE: General reference information for proper
operation and maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information
required to prevent damage to unit or attachment.
PRACTICES AND LAWS
Practice usual and customary safe working precautions,
for the benefit of yourself and others. Understand and
follow all safety messages. Be alert to unsafe conditions
and the possibility of minor, moderate, or serious injury or
death. Learn applicable rules and laws in your area,
including those that may restrict the age of the operator.
REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING
Original purchaser of this unit was instructed by the seller
on safe and proper operation. If unit is to be used by
someone other than original purchaser; loaned, rented or
sold, ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed
safety training before operation.
SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS
ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals.
Refer to Figure 2 for Safety Decal locations.
1. CAUTION
• Keep hands, feet and clothing clear of moving
parts, intake and discharge openings.
• Read owner's manual.
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Figure 2