Safety; Safety Alert Symbol; General Safety - Exmark 116-8431 Operator's Manual

Safety

Safety Alert Symbol

This Safety Alert Symbol (Figure 1) is used both in
this manual and on the machine to identify important
safety messages which must be followed to avoid
accidents.
This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Figure 1
Safety Alert Symbol
The safety alert symbol appears above information
which alerts you to unsafe actions or situations
and will be followed by the word DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, Will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, Could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, May result in minor
or moderate injury.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.

General Safety

This machine that the equipment attaches to is
capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing
objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid
serious personal injury.
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions and
warnings in the mower and equipment Operator's
Manuals and on the machine, engine, and
attachments. All operators and mechanics should
be trained. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s)
can not read this manual, it is the owner's
responsibility to explain this material to them;
other languages may be available on our website.
• Only allow trained, responsible, and physically
capable operators that are familiar with the safe
operation, operator controls, and safety signs and
instructions to operate the machine. Never let
children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the
age of the operator.
• Do Not operate the machine near drop-offs,
ditches, embankments, water, or other hazards.
• Keep bystanders and children out of the operating
area.
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• Do Not put your hands or feet near moving parts.
• Do Not operate the machine without all safety
shields, guards, switches, and other devices in
place and in proper working condition.
• Park machine on level ground, disengage drives,
set parking brake, stop engine, remove key, or
disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operator's
position. Allow the machine to cool before
servicing, adjusting, fueling, cleaning, or storing.
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Safety