Safety Precautions - HUSTLER Z4 Owner's Manual

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This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a
message intended to provide a reasonable degree of
PERSONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons
during the normal operation and servicing of this equipment.
DANGER – denotes immediate hazards which WILL result
in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING – denotes a hazard or unsafe practice which
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
IMPORTANT calls attention to
information and NOTE: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
All operators and mechanics should read this manual, and
be instructed about safe operating and maintenance
procedures. If the operators or mechanics cannot read and
understand English, it is the owner's responsibility to explain
this material to them.
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety alert
DANGER or WARNING - "personal safety instructions."
Failure to comply with the instructions may result in
personal injury or death.
Safety and Instruction Decals
Specific safety warning decals are located on the equipment near the immediate areas of potential hazards. These decals
should not be removed or obliterated. Replace them if they become non-readable.
The following illustrations show the various decals that are located on the machine. A brief explanation, for those requiring
one, is shown to help the operator understand the meanings of these decals.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

special mechanical
symbol, which means
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Incorrect usage of this machine may result in severe injury.
Personnel operating and maintaining it should be trained in
the proper use and should read the manuals completely and
thoroughly before attempting to set-up, operate, adjust, or
service this machine.
The decals are designed to give the operator brief
information needed in the daily operation and service of the
machine. These decals are not intended to be used in place of
this manual but instead are to be used as an extension of this
manual. These decals should not be removed or obliterated.
Replace these decals if they become unreadable.
• It is the owner's responsibility to make certain that the
operators and mechanics read and understand this manual
and all decals before operating this machine.
• It is also the owner's responsibility to make certain that
the operators and mechanics are qualified and physically
able individuals, properly trained in the operation of this
equipment.
• All operators and mechanics must become familiar with
the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls and
safety signs.
• Never let children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for acci-
dents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or
property.
• The owner should also ensure that the operator/mechanic
know that they are responsible for their own safety as
well as the safety of other persons within the vicinity.
Remember, the operator is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.