Safety - RedMax CZTE54 Operator's Manual

Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out
specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING:
injury or death for the operator or
bystanders if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
CAUTION:
damage to the product, other materials
or the adjacent area if the instructions in
the manual are not obeyed.
Note:
Used to give more information that is
necessary in a given situation.
General safety instructions
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use
the product
WARNING:
of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result
in serious injury or death.
• Read, understand, and follow instructions and
warnings in this document, the operator's manual
and on the product, engine and attachments.
• Only allow operators, who are responsible,
trained, familiar with the instructions, and
physically capable to operate the product.
• Do not carry passengers and keep bystanders
away.
• Do not operate the product while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for
wheel weights or counterweights.
• Learn how to use the product and its controls
safely and learn how to stop the product quickly.
• Learn to recognize the safety decals.
• Keep the product clean to make sure that you
can clearly read signs and stickers.
• Keep in mind that the operator will be held
responsible for accidents that involve other
persons or their property.
• Only use the product in daylight or in other well-lit
conditions. Keep the product at a safe distance
from holes or other irregularities in the ground.
Look out for other possible risks.
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This product is capable
• Do not let children or other persons not approved
for operation of the product to use or do servicing
on it. Local laws may regulate the age of the
user.
• Make sure that nobody else is in the vicinity of
the product when you start the engine, engage
the drive or start to move the product.
• Keep an eye on the traffic when you mow near a
road or move across a road.
• Do not use the product if you are fatigued, while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medicine
or anything that can have a negative effect on
your vision, alertness, coordination or judgement.
• Always park the product on a level surface with
the engine stopped.
Safety instructions regarding children
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are
often attracted to the product and the mowing
activity. Never assume that children will remain
where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the operating area and
under the watchful care of a responsible adult
other than the operator.
• Do not carry children, even with the blade(s) shut
off. Children could fall off and be seriously injured
or interfere with safe product operation. Children
who have been given rides in the past could
suddenly appear in the mowing area for another
ride and be run over or backed over by the
product.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
WARNING:
engine or exhaust system during or
directly after operation. The engine and
the exhaust system become very hot
during operation. Risk of burn injuries,
fire and damage to property or adjacent
areas. When you operate the product,
keep away from bushes and other
objects.
• Only operate the engine in well ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a
deadly poison.
Read the warning
Read the warning
Do not touch the
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