Safety Rules - Simplicity 5211 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 In
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
dealer for a complete list of recommend¬
ed attachments or accessories.
•Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children and
pets.
•Never direct discharge of material to¬
ward bystanders.
•Make sure:
a. tractor and attachments are in good
operating condition,
b. all safety devices and shields are in
place and in good working condi¬
tion, and
c. all 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 attach¬
ments.
• Disengage all attachment clutches,
shift into neutral, and seat yourself on
tractor seat before attempting to start
the engine.
• Wear heavy footwear. Do not operate
tractor when barefoot or when wearing
open sandals or canvas shoes.
OPERATION
•Stop tractor engine, disengage power
to attachment(s), set parking brake, re¬
move the key and wait for moving parts
to stop before leaving the operator's
position for any reason, such as to
unclog attachment chutes or to make
repairs or adjustments.
•Stop tractor and attachments and in¬
spect for damage after striking a foreign
object. Repair any damage before re¬
starting and operating the equipment.
•Watch out for traffic when crossing or
operating near roadways.
•Operate only in daylight or in good
artificial light.
•Never make any adjustment while the
engine is running.
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