Safety Alert Symbol And Signal Words; Safety Interlock System - Ferris IS5100Z Series Operator's Manual

Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words

The safety alert symbol (
information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A
signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with
the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential
severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to
represent the type of hazard.
Danger: Dismemberment - This
machine can crush and cut. Keep
hands away from deck lift rod.
Warning: Avoid Serious Injury or
Death from Roll Over - Keep roll bar
in the raised position and use seat belt.
There is no roll over protection when
roll bar is down. Lower roll bar only
when necessary and NEVER remove
it. Raise the roll bar as soon as
clearance permits.
Warning: Avoid Serious Injury or
Death from Roll Over - Keep roll bar
in the raised position and use seat belt.
Do NOT use seat belt when the roll bar
is down.
Warning: Avoid Serious Injury or
Death from Roll Over - Do NOT jump
off if the mower tips. Read and follow
all operating instructions and warnings
in the operator's manual.
Warning: Low Overhanging
Obstacles Hazard - Check for
overhead clearances before driving
under any objects. Stay clear. Do NOT
allow roll bar to contact low
overhanging obstacles, such as tree
branches and guide wires. Read and
follow all operating instructions and
warnings in the operator's manual.
Warning: Fire Hazard - Keep children,
open flames and sparks away from the
battery, which could ignite explosive
gases.
Warning: Sulfuric acid can cause
blindness or severe burns - Always
wear safety goggles or a face shield
when working on or near a battery.
Warning: Batteries produce
explosive gases - Read and
understand the Operator's Manual
before using this machine.
Important: Do not discard a battery
in the trash - Contact local authorities
for disposal and/or recycling of
batteries.
Danger: Dismemberment - This
machine can crush and cut. Keep
hands away from belts and pulleys.
) is used to identify safety
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in damage to
the product.

Safety Interlock System

This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety
systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass
safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check
their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Test 1 - Engine SHOULD NOT crank if:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR
• Parking brake is not engaged, OR
• Ground speed control levers are not in the NEUTRAL
position.
Test 2 - Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is not engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged, AND
• Ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL
position.
Test 3 - Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
• Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged.
• Operator moves ground speed control levers out of their
neutral positions before disengaging parking brake.
Test 4 - Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete
stop within seven (7) seconds after electric PTO switch is turned
off (or operator rises off seat). If mower drive belt does not stop
within seven (7) seconds, see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch must be
turned off, parking brake must be engaged, and the ground
speed control levers must be locked in the NEUTRAL position
after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine.
WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not operate it. See
your authorized dealer. Under no circumstance should you
attempt to defeat the purpose of safety interlock system.
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