Safety; Safety Alert Symbol; Training; Preparation - Exmark Ultra Vac Operator's & Parts Manual

1. SAFETY

1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
THE MACHINE TO IDENTIFY IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES WHICH MUST BE
FOLLOWED TO AVOID ACCIDENTS. THIS
The safety alert symbol appears above information which alerts you of unsafe actions or
situations and will be followed by the word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
When used with the word DANGER: IT DENOTES THAT AN EXTREME HAZARD
EXISTS WHICH WOULD RESULT IN HIGH PROBABILITY OF DEATH OR
IRREPARABLE INJURY IF PROPER PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN.
When used with the word WARNING: IT DENOTES THAT A HAZARD EXISTS WHICH
CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH IF PROPER PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN.
When used with the word CAUTION: IT DENOTES A REMINDER OF SAFETY
PRACTICES OR DIRECTS ATTENTION TO UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY IF PROPER PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN.

1.2 TRAINING

1.2.1 Regard the Exmark Ultra Vac as a piece of power equipment and teach this regard to
all who operate this unit.
1.2.2 Before operating your Ultra Vac, carefully read and understand this manual and the
operator's manual for your Lazer HP in their entirety.
1.2.3 Read the instructions carefully. Familiarize yourself with the controls and the proper
use of the equipment.
1.2.4 Never allow children, teenagers, or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
equipment.
1.2.5 Avoid mowing while people, especially children, or pets, are nearby. Keep in mind that
the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people
or their property.

1.3 PREPARATION

1.3.1 The use of personal protective equipment, such as (but not limited to) protection for
the eyes, ears, feet and head is recommended.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Exposure to sound levels of 85 dBA or above for
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Wear hearing protection when operating this machine.
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
CAUTION
dBA at the operator's ear when in operation.
extended periods of time can cause hearing loss.
IS USED BOTH IN THIS MANUAL AND ON
ALERT
SYMBOL MEANS:
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