Ariens Grand Sierra GT 831026 Owner/Operator & Parts Manual page 5

1. DANGER! ROTATING PARTS
Always keep feet and hands away from
rotating parts.
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Always stand clear of discharge area. Do
not direct discharge toward other people.
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Keep people away from unit while
operating.
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Shut off engine, remove key, read manual
before you adjust or repair unit. Never carry
passengers.
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NO STEP! Always keep feet away from
rotating parts.
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2. WARNING! Do not operate mower unless guards
are in operating position or bagger is attached.
Always stand clear of discharge area.
OL4430
Do not operate mower unless bagger is
attached or guards are in operating position.
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ASSEMBLY SAFETY RULES
Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in
Owner/Operator Manual before beginning assembly.
Failure to follow instructions could result in personal
injury and/or damage to unit.
ALWAYS remove key and/or wire from spark plug
before assembly. Unintentional engine start up can
cause death or serious injury.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY RULES
Walk Around Inspection
Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work
area to understand:
• Work area • Your unit • All safety decals
Work Area
ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances carefully
before operation. ALWAYS be aware of traffic when
operating along streets or curbs.
Keep children and people away. Stop the machine is
anyone enters your work area. Keep children out of
work area and under watchful care of a responsible
adult.
Keep area of operation clear of all toys, pets, and
debris. Thrown objects can cause injury. Tall grass can
hide obstacles.
Check for weak spots on dock, ramps or floors. Avoid
uneven work areas and rough terrain. Stay alert for
holes, roots and other hidden hazards.
Avoid uneven and rough terrain. DO NOT operate near
drop offs, ditches, or embankments. Unit can suddenly
turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or
if an edge caves in.
Personal Safety
Only trained adults may operate unit.
Training includes actual operation.
NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near
unit. Be alert and shut off unit if children enter area.
NEVER operate unit after or during the use of
medication, drugs or alcohol. Safe operation requires
your complete and unimpaired attention at all times.
DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry and tie back
hair that may get caught in rotating parts.
Wear adequate outer garments.
NEVER wear open sandals or canvas shoes during
operation. Wear adequate safety gear, protective
gloves and footwear.
Wear proper footwear to improve footing on slippery
surfaces.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating mower.
Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or a hand.
Wrap blade(s) or wear gloves to service.
On multi-blade mowers, rotation of one blade will cause
all blades to rotate.
NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or
clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is
running.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating
parts during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body
parts.
ALWAYS keep body and hands away from pin holes or
nozzles which eject hydraulic fluid under pressure.
DO NOT touch parts which are hot. Allow parts to cool.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all pinch
points.
Fumes from the engine exhaust can cause death or
serious injury. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed
area. Always provide good ventilation.
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