Safety - Gravely Promaster 260Z Owner's/Operator's Manual

NOTE: To locate your nearest Gravely Dealer, call
1-800-472-8359 or go to www.gravely.com on the internet.
WARNING: Improper assembly or adjustments can
cause serious injury.
2. Understand all Safety Precautions provided in the
manuals.
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 ALERT SYMBOL
These are safety alert symbols. They mean:
• ATTENTION!
• YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
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When you see this symbol:
• BECOME ALERT!
• OBEY THE MESSAGE!
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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.
3. Review control functions and operation of the unit. Do
not operate unit unless all controls function as described
in this manual.
4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance, and
adjustments.
5. Fill out Product Registration Card and return the card to
Ariens Company or go to www.gravely.com.

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.
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. See
figure 2 for safety decal locations.
1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH
Read Operator's Manual.
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Keep children and others away from unit while
operating.
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Never direct discharge toward other people.
Thrown objects can cause injury.
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