Safety - Gravely Promaster 300 Owner's/Operator's Manual

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Look for these symbols to point out
important safety precautions. They mean:
• ATTENTION!
• YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
• BECOME ALERT!
• OBEY THE MESSAGE!
The safety alert symbol is used in decals on the unit
and with proper operation procedures in this manual.
Understand the safety message. It contains important
information about personal safety on or near the unit.
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.
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

SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS
ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals.
Refer to the figure below for Safety Decal locations.
CAUTION
• Read the operator's manual before operating or
doing maintenance on this equipment.
• Keep all guards and shields in position.
• Never permit children to operate this equipment.
• Never permit persons other than the operator to
ride on this equipment.
• Look for persons and hazards.
• Before leaving the operator position:
1. Put the PTO control lever in the OFF position.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Set the brake lock for parking.
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