Safety Rules - Simplicity LTH Series Operator's Manual

Safety Rules
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Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules
could result In loss of control of vehicle, severe personal Injury to yourself or
bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle
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the text signifies Important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
GENERAL
• Read the Operator's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment.
• Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
• Do not carry passengers.
• Use only attachments or accessories designed for your
machine. See your deaier for a compiete fist of
recommended attachments or accessories.
• Keep the area of operation cfear of aff persons, particufarly
smaff chifdren, and pets.
• Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders.
• Make sure:
a. tractor and attachments are in good operating
condition,
b. aff safety devices and shiefds are in place and in good
working condition, and
c. ail adjustments are correct.
PREPARATION
• Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.
a. Use approved gasoline container.
b. Never remove the fuel tank cap or add gasoline to a
running or hot engine, or fill the fuel tank indoors. Wipe
up spilled gasoline.
• Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
• Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up
and thrown by attachments.
• Disengage all attachment clutches and move transmission
control lever into neutral before attempting to start the
engine.
• Wear heavy footwear. Do not operate tractor when
barefoot or when wearing open sandals or canvas shoes.
OPERATION
• Engage the parking brake, disengage the PTO, lower the
attachment, stop the engine and remove the key before
leaving the operator's position for any reason, such as to
unclog attachment chutes or to make repairs or adjustments.
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