Safety; Operating Safety - Jacobsen Greens King V Plus Service Manual

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SAFETY

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EQUIPMENT OPERATED IMPROPERLY OR BY UNTRAINED PERSONNEL CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all controls. Inexperienced operator's should
receive nstruction from someone familiar with the equipment before being allowed to operate the
machine.

1.1 OPERATING SAFETY

1. Safety is dependent upon the awareness,
concern and prudence of those who
operate or service the equipment. Never
allow minors to operate any equip-ment.
2. It is your responsibility to read this
manual and all publications associated
with this equipment (Parts and
Maintenance Manual, Engine Manual,
accessories and attachments). If the
operator can not read English it is the
owner's responsibility to explain the
material contained in this manual to
them.
3. Learn the proper use of the machine, the
location and purpose of all the controls
and gauges before you operate the
equipment. Working with unfamiliar
equipment can lead to accidents.
4. Never allow anyone to operate or service
the machine or its attachments without
proper training and instructions; or while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
5. Wear all the necessary protective
clothing and personal safety devices to
protect your head, eyes, ears hands and
feet. Operate the machine only in
daylight or in good artificial light.
6. Inspect the area where the equipment will
be used. Pick up all the debris you can
find before operating. Beware of
overhead obstructions (low tree limbs,
electrical wires, etc.) and also
underground obstacles (sprinklers, pipes,
tree roots, etc.) Enter a new area
cautiously. Stay alert for hidden hazards.
7. Never direct discharge of material toward
bystanders, nor allow anyone near the
machine while in operation. The owner/
operator can prevent and is responsible
for injuries inflicted to themselves, to
bystanders and damage to property.
This machine is to be operated and maintained as specified in this manual and is intended for the
professional maintenance of specialized turf grasses. It is not intended for use on rough terrain or
long grasses.
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JACOBSEN GREENS KING V PLUS
MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL
WARNING
8. Never operate equipment that is not in
perfect working order or is without decals,
guards, shields, discharge deflectors or
other protective devices securely fastened
in place.
9. Never disconnect or bypass any switch.
10. Carbon monoxide in the exhaust fumes
can be fatal when inhaled. Never operate
the engine without proper ventilation.
11. Fuel is highly flammable, handle with care.
12. Keep the engine clean. Allow the engine to
cool before storing and always remove the
ignition key.
13. Disengage all drives and engage parking
brake before starting the engine (motor).
Start the engine only when sitting in
operator's seat, never while standing
beside the unit.
14. Equipment must comply with the latest
federal, state, and local requirements
when driven or transported on public
roads.
15. Never use your hands to search for oil
leaks. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin and cause serious
injury.
16. Operate the machine up and down the
face of the slopes (vertically), not across
the face (horizontally).
17. To prevent tipping or loss of control, do
not start or stop suddenly; reduce speed
when making sharp turns. Use caution
when changing direction on slopes.
18. Always use the seat belt when operating
tractors equipped with a ROPS. Never
use a seat belt when operating tractors
without a ROPS.
19. Keep legs, arms and body inside the
seating compartment while the vehicle is
in motion.