Ferris ISX800 Series Operator's Manual page 12

WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death.
• Read operator's manual before using this product.
• Do NOT operate this machine unless you are
trained.
• Know the location and function of all controls.
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.)
in place and working. Wear eye and ear protection.
• Remove objects that could be thrown by the blade.
• Be sure blades and engine are stopped before
placing hands or feet near blades.
• When leaving machine, shut off, remove key and
set parking brake.
WARNING
Fire hazard.
Gasoline is flammable. Yard debris is combustible.
• Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes before
refueling.
• Keep unit cleaned of yard debris.
• This equipment may create sparks that can start
fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrester may be
required. Contact local fire agencies for regulations
relating to fire prevention requirements.
DANGER
Amputation hazard.
Rotating blades cut off arms and legs.
• Stop the mower when children or others are
near. Keep bystanders away.
• Do not carry riders (especially children) even with
the blades off. They may fall off or return for another
ride when you are not expecting it.
• Look down, behind and to the side before changing
directions and while backing.
12
DANGER
Loss of control and roll-over hazard.
Operating on slopes can be hazardous and cause loss
of control and roll-overs.
• Do not operate on slope over 15 degrees.
• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
• Avoid turning down slopes; if possible turn up
slopes.
• If machine stops forward motion on a slope, stop the
blades and drive slowly off the slope.
DANGER
Water, retaining walls, and drop-off
hazards.
Wheels dropping over edges may result in serious
injury, death or drowning.
• Do NOT operate down slopes towards or near
water, retaining walls or drop-offs.
• Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of
clearance around these hazards.
DANGER
Wet or soft slope hazard.
Wet or soft slopes can cause sliding and loss of control.
• Do NOT operate on slopes when grass is wet.
• Do NOT operate on slopes when soil is soft (such
as after heavy rains).
Decal, Warning, Hand in Belt
Part Number: 84008200
www.ferrismowers.com