Safety Instructions; Before Operating - Walker T Series Operator's Manual Safety, Assembly, Operating, And Maintenance Instructions

Safety Instructions - Before Operating
Pay particular attention to any information labeled
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT,
and NOTE in this manual.
When you see the Safety Alert Symbol (
understand, and follow the instructions. Fail ure to
comply with safety instructions may result in per-
sonal injury.
The seriousness or degree of importance of each
type of information is defined as follows:
An IMMEDIATE hazard that WILL result in
severe personal injury or DEATH, if warn-
ing is ignored and proper safety precau-
tions are not taken.
A POTENTIAL hazard that COULD result in
severe personal injury or DEATH, if warn-
ing is ignored and proper safety precau-
tions are not taken.
Possible hazards or unsafe practices that
MAY result in MODERATE personal injury
or property damage, or machine damage, if
warning is ignored and proper safety pre-
cautions are not taken.
IMPORTANT: Identifies mechanical information
demanding special attention, since it deals with the
possibility of damaging a part or parts of the ma-
chine.
NOTE: Identifies information worthy of special
attention.
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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Walker Manufacturing cannot predict every poten-
tially dangerous situation. Therefore, items labeled
as such in this manual do not cover all conceivable
situations. Any person using procedures, tools, or
control techniques not recommended by Walker
Manufacturing must take full responsibility for safety.
The Walker Rider Lawnmower has been designed
with many safety features to protect the operator
from personal harm or injury. However, it is neces-
sary for the operator to use safe operating proce-
dures at all times. Failure to follow safety instruc-
tions contained in this manual may result in
personal injury or damage to equipment or prop-
erty.
If you have any questions concerning setup, opera-
tion, maintenance, or safety, please contact your
authorized Walker Mower Dealer or call Walker
Manufacturing Company at (970) 221-5614.

BEFORE OPERATING

1. Read and understand the contents of this
Operator's Manual before starting and oper-
ating the machine. Become thoroughly famil-
iar with all machine controls and how to stop the
machine and disengage the controls quickly.
Replacement Operator's Manuals are available
by sending the Model and Serial Number to:
Walker Manufacturing Company
5925 East Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
2. Never allow children to operate rider mower.
Do not allow adults to operate without proper
instruction.
3. Clear the area to be mowed of any foreign
objects which may be picked up and thrown by
cutter blades. Pick up all sticks, stones, wire,
and any other debris.
4. Keep everyone, especially children and pets, a
safe distance away from the area being mowed.
Do not mow with bystanders in the area.
5. Do not operate the machine barefoot or wearing
sandals, sneakers, tennis shoes, or similar
lightweight footwear. Wear substantial pro-
tective footwear.