Safety; Safety Alert Symbol; Safe Operating Practices - Exmark BRS270CKC36000 Operator's Manual

Safety

Safety Alert Symbol

This Safety Alert Symbol (Figure 2) is used both in
this manual and on the machine to identify important
safety messages which must be followed to avoid
accidents.
This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Figure 2
Safety Alert Symbol
The safety alert symbol appears above information
which alerts you to unsafe actions or situations
and will be followed by the word DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION.
DANGER: White lettering / Red background.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, Will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Black lettering / Orange background.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, Could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Black lettering / Yellow background.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, May result in minor or moderate injury.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.

Safe Operating Practices

Training
• Read, understand and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual(s) before operating
this machine. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the machine.
Know how to stop the machine and disengage the
controls quickly. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s)
can not read English it is the owner's responsibility
to explain this material to them; other languages
may be available on our website.
• Never allow children to operate or service the
machine. Never allow adults to operate or service
the machine without proper instruction. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating the machine in reverse.
• Only adults and mature teenagers should operate
the machine, and even mature teenagers should
have adult supervision. Be sure a teenager:
1. has read and understands the Operator's
Manual and recognizes the risks involved;
2. is sufficiently mature to use caution; and
3. is of sufficient size and weight to operate
the controls comfortably and to manage the
machine without taking risks.
• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to himself or
herself, other people or property.
Preparation
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine
is to be used and remove all ropes, wires, boards,
and other foreign objects which can be thrown or
become entangled in the machine and may cause
personal injury to the operator or bystanders.
• 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 Exmark.
• Prior to use, evaluate surfaces to be cleaned to
ensure proper footing or traction on slippery or
wet surfaces.
• Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses,
dust protection mask, substantial footwear, long
trousers, and hearing protection. Long hair, loose
clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving
parts. Wear footwear that will improve footing on
slippery surfaces.
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Safety