Section 1: Safety - MTD Cub Cadet 1000 Series Operator's Manual

Section 1
Safety
Important!
Safe Operating Practices for this Unit
This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this manual and on decals on the unit to alert you to
potential hazards. Whenever you see this symbol, read and obey the safety message that
follows it. Failure to obey the safety message could result in personal injury or property
damage.
INTRODUCTION
1. Unit is capable of amputating hands
and feet and throwing objects. Failure to
observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
2. Serious accidents which may cause
injury or property damage can occur if
the following safety guidelines are not
followed. Operator is solely responsible
for accidents or hazards that occur when
using unit. Preventing accidents is the
responsibility of every equipment
operator. Accidents can be prevented. Be
careful before, during and immediately
after use of any power equipment. The
following general safety precautions
must be fully understood and followed
during operation. Review these
instructions frequently and never take
chances. If you do not understand any
part of this manual or need assistance,
contact your dealer.
TRAINING
1. Read, understand and follow all
instructions in this manual and on unit
before starting. A replacement manual is
available from the factory. To order a
replacement manual, contact the
factory at the address indicated in this
manual. Provide the model/serial
number of unit when ordering.
2. Read and understand the owner's
manual provided with each attachment
used with the unit.
3. Read the engine operation and
maintenance manual provided with the
unit before operation. Read and follow
all safety instructions provided in that
manual.
4. Only allow responsible adults, who
are familiar with the instructions, to
operate the unit.
5. Know the location and function of all
controls before operating unit. Know how
to stop engine and attachments quickly
in case of emergency. Familiarize
yourself with all safety and operation
decals on the unit and attachments. If
these decals are damaged or not legible,
clean or replace them as needed.
PREPARATION
1. Wear proper clothing when operating
unit. Always wear sturdy footwear
(preferably steel-toed shoes) and
hearing protection during operation.
a. Wear heavy leather gloves
whenever working near or servicing
any cutting edges on unit.
b. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing,
jewelry, scarves, ties, etc., which
may get caught in moving parts. Tie
up or restrain long hair.
c. Do not operate unit while barefoot.
Do not wear sandals.
d. Wear long trousers.
e. Wear hearing protection.
2. Do not operate unit when tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol and/or
other drugs.
3. Be prepared for an emergency. Keep a
first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency telephone numbers for
ambulance, fire, hospital, doctor and
rescue near your telephone.
BEFORE OPERATION
1. Before each use, clear work area of
objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.,
which could be picked up and thrown by
mower blades.
2. Keep unit in safe operating condition.
Check the following each time before
starting unit:
a. All hardware for tightness
(especially blade mounting
hardware—check for proper torque
specifications frequently in this
area-referto maintenance section
of attachment owners manual).
b. Brakes, steering and other major
controls for proper operation.
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