Safety Rules; Safety Alert Symbol; Hazard Seriousness Level - Progressive Turf Equipment TD92 Operator's Manual

TD92 Operator's Manual

SAFETY RULES

All rotary mowers are potentially dangerous machines; this mower has
been designed to minimize the safety risks to the operator, bystanders
and property. This section of the Operator's Manual details a number of
safety rules pertaining to the operation and maintenance of Progressive
Turf Equipment mowers. In order to minimize risks and promote safety
at all times, these rules must always be followed and obeyed.
Further safety rules and warning texts are given within the respective
sections of this manual.
IMPORTANT! - When it comes to safety, nothing will ever replace a
careful operator.
It is imperative that the operator and safety personnel read and
understand all of the safety information in this manual before proceeding.
Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in
injury or death.
Proper care is your responsibility.
The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that
might involve a hazard. The hazard alerts in this publication and on the
product, are therefore not all inclusive. If a tool, procedure, work method,
or operating technique
manufacturer is used, it is your responsibility to ensure that it is safe for
you and others. You should also ensure the machine will not be
damaged or made unsafe by the operation, maintenance, or repair
procedures you choose. Modifications or adaptations to the machine are
not allowed.
Various jurisdictions have specific requirements for work zone safety.
Know and adhere to your local requirements. Treat the instructions in
this manual as minimum requirements for safe operation.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

This symbol appears at various points in the manual together with a
signal word and warning text. It means – Be alert! Your safety is
involved. This symbol is used throughout the manual to call attention to
areas in which carelessness or failure to follow specific procedures may
result in personal injury or component damage / malfunction or both.

HAZARD SERIOUSNESS LEVEL

The following signal words are found throughout the manual together
with the safety alert symbol to indicate the seriousness level of identified
hazards. Their selection is based on the consequence of human
interaction with a hazard.
–Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result in
DANGER!
severe personal injury or death.
– Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result
WARNING!
in severe personal or death.
– Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result
CAUTION!
in minor personal injury or product or property damage
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