Safety Messages; Features And Controls; Control Symbols And Meaning - Simplicity 2691481-00 Operator's Manual

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Safety Decal Icon Definitions
Compare the letters (A - J) in the safety decal icons to
the safety definitions listed in the table that follows.
A WARNING: Read and understand the Operator's Manual before
you use this machine. Know the location and function of all controls.
Do not operate this machine unless you are trained.
B DANGER - LOSS OF TRACTION, SLIDING, STEERING
AND CONTROL ON SLOPES HAZARD: If the machine stops
forward motion or starts to move on a slope, stop the blades,
and slowly drive off the slope.
C DANGER - FIRE HAZARD: Make sure the unit is free of grass,
leaves, and excess oil. Do not add fuel while the engine is hot or on.
Stop the engine. Let the engine cool for at least 3 minutes before
you add fuel. Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage
or other enclosed areas. Remove spilled fuel. Do not smoke while
you operate this machine.
D DANGER - TIPPING AND SLIPPING HAZARD: Mow up and down
slopes not across. Do not operate on slopes more than 10 degrees.
Avoid sudden and sharp (fast) turns while on slopes.
E DANGER - AMPUTATION AND DISMEMBERMENT HAZARD: To
avoid injury from rotating blades and moving parts, keep safety
devices (guards, shields and switches) in place and working.
F Do not mow when children or others are around. DO NOT carry
riders especially children even with the blades off. Do not mow
in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Look down and behind –
before and while you drive the unit in reverse.
G Consult technical literature before technical repairs or maintenance.
When you leave the machine, stop the engine, set the parking
brake to the lock position, and remove the ignition key.
H Keep by-standers and children a safe distance away. Remove
objects that can be thrown by the blade. Do not mow without the
discharge chute in place.
I Do not mow without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in
place.
J To avoid injury from rotating blades, stay clear of deck edge and
keep others away.
Safety Messages
WARNING
Read, understand, and follow all the instructions and
warnings in the Operator's Manual and on the machine,
engine, and attachments before you operate this machine.
Failure to observe the safety instructions in this manual and
on the equipment could result in death or serious injury.
• Only let operators who are responsible, trained and
familiar with the instructions and physically capable to
operate the machine.
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Wear safety glasses and closed toe footwear.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under
the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
• Keep the machine in good working order. Replace worn
or damaged parts.
• Be careful when you service the blades. Wrap the
blades or wear gloves. Replace damaged blades. Do
not repair or alter the blades.
• Use full width ramps when you load and unload a
machine for transport.
• See attachment or accessory for proper wheel weights
or counterweights.
• To help prevent fires, keep machine free of grass,
leaves, or other unwanted material. Clean remaining oil
or fuel spillage. Remove fuel soaked debris and let the
machine to cool before storage.
WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can
cause headaches, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion,
seizures, nausea, fainting or death.
• Operate equipment ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area
through windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other
openings.

Features and Controls

Compare Figure 3 with the table that follows.
Features and controls may differ from those shown.

Control Symbols and Meaning

A Reverse Mowing Option
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