Safety - Gravely 895022 Owner/Operator And Parts Manual

WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of
amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the safety instructions in the
manuals and on decals could result in serious injury
or death.
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and tip-over accidents. Operation on all slopes
requires extra caution.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert
to the presence of children. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive, handle with care.
Disengage attachment, stop unit and engine, remove
key, engage parking brake, and allow moving parts to
stop before leaving operator's position.
SAFETY ALERTS
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
These are safety alert symbols. They mean:
• ATTENTION!
• YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
When you see this symbol:
• BECOME ALERT!
• OBEY THE MESSAGE!
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
These are safety alert symbols. They mean:
• ATTENTION!
• YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
When you see this symbol:
• BECOME ALERT!
• OBEY THE MESSAGE!
SIGNAL WORDS
The safety alert symbols above and signal words below are used
on decals and in this manual.
Read and understand all safety messages.
DANGER: IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION!
If not avoided, WILL RESULT in death or serious
injury.
WARNING: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD RESULT in death
or serious injury.

SAFETY

CAUTION: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
NOTATIONS
NOTE: General reference information for proper operation and
maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information required to
prevent damage to unit or attachment.
PRACTICES AND LAWS
Practice usual and customary safe working precautions, for the
benefit of yourself and others. Understand and follow all safety
messages. Be alert to unsafe conditions and the possibility of
minor, moderate, or serious injury or death. Learn applicable rules
and laws in your area, including those that may restrict the age of
the operator.
REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING
Original purchaser of this unit was instructed by the seller on safe
and proper operation. If unit is to be used by someone other than
original purchaser (loaned, rented or sold), ALWAYS provide this
manual and any needed safety training before operation.
SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS
ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to
Figure 2 for Safety Decal locations.
1
DANGER
THROWN OBJECT HAZARD
To prevent serious injury or death from thrown objects:
Operate with all guards installed in good condition.
Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred feet.
2
DANGER
ROTATING BLADES-KEEP AWAY
To prevent serious injury or death from rotating
reel blade contact.
Never allow riders, especially children on tractor.
Keep bystanders away from mowing area.
Keep guards on machine.
Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away
from moving parts.
1. DANGER! THROWN OBJECTS HAZARD
GB - 3
2
DANGER
ROTATING BLADES-KEEP AWAY
To prevent serious injury or death from rotating
reel blade contact.
Never allow riders, especially children on tractor.
Keep bystanders away from mowing area.
Keep guards on machine.
Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away
from moving parts.
THROWN OBJECT HAZARD
To prevent serious injury or death from thrown objects:
Operate with all guards installed in good condition.
Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred feet.
Figure 2
• Operate with all guards installed in
good condition.
• Stop operation if bystanders come
within several hundred feet.
1
DANGER