Ce Safety Icons; Safety Alert Symbol And Signal Words; Safety Interlock System - Ferris FW25 Series Operator's Manual

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Warning: Read Operator's Manual -
Read and understand the operator's
manual before using this machine.
Danger: Fire Hazard - Keep the unit
free of grass, leaves and excess oil.
Do not add fuel while engine is hot or
running. Stop engine 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: Thrown Objects - This
machine is capable of thrown objects
and debris. Keep bystanders away.
Danger: Dismemberment - This
mower deck can amputate limbs. Keep
hands and feet away from blades.
Danger: Machine Rollover -
Operating on steep slops can cause
sliding and loss of steering, control and
rollover.
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 the deck
edge and keep others away.
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.

Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words

The safety alert symbol indicates
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 indicates an action that could result in damage to the
product.

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.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Test 1 - Engine should NOT crank if:
• Forward speed control lever is not in the NEUTRAL position.
Test 2 - Engine SHOULD crank if:
• Forward speed control lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
Test 3 - Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator releases the operator presence handles while the
forward speed control lever is not in the NEUTRAL position.
Test 4 - PTO Switch (blades) should SHUT OFF if:
• If the PTO switch is ON and the operator releases the
operator presence handles, OR
• The operator presses the PTO switch down to the OFF
position.
Test 5 - PTO Switch (blades) SHOULD turn on if:
• Operator depresses the operator presence handles and the
PTO switch is pulled up to the ON position.
Test 6 - Blade Brake Check:
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete
stop within seven (7) seconds after electric PTO switch is turned
OFF (or operator releases the operator presence handles). If
the mower drive belt does not stop within seven (7) seconds,
see your dealer.
a potential personal injury
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