Introduction; General Safety Instructions; Signal Words - Scag Power Equipment SW Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION

Your mower was built to the highest standards in the
industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum
efficiency of your mower depends on you following the
operating, maintenance and adjustment instructions in
this manual.
We encourage you to contact your dealer for repairs.
All Scag dealers are informed of the latest methods to
service this equipment and provide prompt and efficient
service in the field or at their service shop. They carry a
full line of Scag service parts.
A replacement Operator's Manual is available from your
Scag Servicing Dealer or by contacting Scag Power
Equipment, Service Department at P.O. Box 152,
Mayville, WI 53050. You may also contact us through
our website at www.scag.com. Please indicate the
complete model and serial number of your Scag
product.
USE OF OTHER THAN ORIGINAL SCAG
REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY.
The "Right" and "Left", "Front" and "Rear" of the
machine are referenced from the operator's perspec-
tive when in the normal operating position and facing
the forward travel direction.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL and
instructions furnished with attachments.
Perform only those maintenance procedures described
in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or
assistance is desired, contact an Authorized Scag
Dealer. To ensure optimum performance and safety,
always purchase genuine SCAG replacement parts
and accessories.
Your safety and the safety of others depends
significantly upon your knowledge and understanding
of all correct operating practices and procedures of this
machine.

SIGNAL WORDS

This symbol means "Attention! Become Alert! Your
Safety is Involved!". The symbol is used with the
following signal words to attract your attention to safety
messages found on the decals and throughout this
manual. The message that follows the symbol contains
important information about safety. To avoid injury and
possible death, carefully read the message! Be sure to
fully understand the causes of possible injury or death.
Signal Word:
It is a distinctive word on safety decals and throughout
this manual that alerts the viewer to the existence and
relative degree of the hazard.
The signal word "DANGER" denotes that an extremely
hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that
could result in high probability of death or irrepairable
injury if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING:
The signal word "WARNING" denotes that a hazard
exists on or near the machine that can result in injury or
death if proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION:
The signal word "CAUTION" is a reminder of safety
practices on or near the machine that could result in
personal injury if proper precautions are not taken.
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