Safety Alert Symbol And Signal Words; Safety Interlock System - Ferris IS1500ZX Series Operator's Manual

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Danger - Loss of traction, sliding,
steering and control on slopes
hazard: If machine stops forward
motion or starts sliding on a slope, stop
the blades and drive slowly off the
slope.
Danger - Amputation hazard: Do not
mow when children or others are
around. Never carry riders especially,
children even with the blades off. Do
not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Look down and behind –
before and while backing.
Danger - Tipping and slipping
hazard: Mow across slopes, not up
and down. Do not operate on slopes
over 15 degrees. Avoid sudden and
sharp (fast) turns while on slopes. This
limit was determined per CEN Standard
EN 836:1997, Section 5.2.2 and is
based on the EN 836 Stability Test
procedure described in Section 4.2.4.2.
The 15 degree "limit of stability" is equal
to 50% of the angle at which machine
lift-off occurred in static tests. Actual
dynamic stability may vary depending
on operating conditions.
Danger - Thrown objects hazard:
Keep bystanders and children a safe
distance away. Remove objects that
can be thrown by the blade. Do not
mow without discharge chute in place.
Danger - Thrown Objects Hazard:
Do not mow without discharge chute
or entire grass catcher in place.
Danger - Amputation and Thrown
Objects Hazard: To avoid injury from
rotating blades, stay clear of deck edge
and keep others away.
Danger: Fire Hazard: Keep unit free
of grass, leaves and excess oil. Do not
add fuel while engine is hot or running.
Stop engine, remove key and allow to
cool for at least 3 minutes prior to
adding fuel. Do not add fuel indoors, in
an enclosed trailer, garage or other
enclosed areas. Clean up spilled fuel.
Do not smoke while operating this
machine.
Danger: Dismemberment - This
machine can crush and cut. Keep
hands away from deck lift rod.
Warning: Avoid Serious Injury or
Death from Roll Over - Keep roll bar
in the raised position and use seat belt.
There is no roll over protection when
roll bar is down. Lower roll bar only
when necessary and NEVER remove
it. Raise the roll bar as soon as
clearance permits.

Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words

The safety alert symbol
hazard. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is
used with the alert symbol to designate a degree or level of
hazard seriousness. A safety symbol may be used to represent
the type of hazard. The signal word NOTICE is used to address
practices not related to personal injury.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal injury.

Safety Interlock System

This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety
systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass
safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check
their operation regularly.
Warning: Avoid Serious Injury or
Death from Roll Over - Keep roll bar
in the raised position and use seat belt.
Do NOT use seat belt when the roll bar
is down.
Warning: Avoid Serious Injury or
Death from Roll Over - Do NOT jump
off if the mower tips. Read and follow
all operating instructions and warnings
in the operator's manual.
Warning: Low Overhanging
Obstacles Hazard - Check for
overhead clearances before driving
under any objects. Stay clear. Do NOT
allow roll bar to contact low
overhanging obstacles, such as tree
branches and guide wires. Read and
follow all operating instructions and
warnings in the operator's manual.
Warning: Fire Hazard - Keep children,
open flames and sparks away from the
battery, which could ignite explosive
gases.
Warning: Sulfuric acid can cause
blindness or severe burns - Always
wear safety goggles or a face shield
when working on or near a battery.
Warning: Batteries produce
explosive gases - Read and
understand the Operator's Manual
before using this machine.
Important: Do not discard a battery
in the trash - Contact local authorities
for disposal and/or recycling of
batteries.
indicates a potential personal injury
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