Safety Icons - Ferris 5901244 Operator's Manual

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Warning: Read and understand the
Operator's Manual before using this
machine. Know the location and
function of all controls. Do not operate
this machine unless you are trained.
Warning: Consult technical literature
before performing technical repairs or
maintenance. When leaving the
machine, shutoff engine, set the
parking brake to the lock position and
remove the ignition key.
Danger - Amputation and
dismemberment hazard: To avoid
injury from rotating blades and moving
parts, keep safety devices (guards,
shields and switches) in place and
working.
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 belts and pulleys.
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.
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.
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