Safety

WARNING! NEVER operate the unit unless the discharge guard and either the deflector assembly or the vacuum collector adapter are fastened securely in place.

WARNING! Do not work around the mower deck boot or the blower area until you are certain that the mower blades and the blower impeller have stopped rotating.

WARNING! To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the vacuum collector; ONLY AFTER

STOPPING THE MOWER’S ENGINE AND WAITING FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. Set the parking brake. Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance.

WARNING! For your own personal safety, ALWAYS mow UP and DOWN the face of slopes and NEVER

across the face. NEVER attempt to mow excessively steep slopes, and use caution when turning on any slope.

Safety Alert Symbol

Safety Signs

This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME

ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”

This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that Should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions could result in death or serious bodily injury.

The signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used on the equipment safety signs. These words are intended to alert the viewer to the existence and the degree of hazard seriousness.

!DANGER

White letters on RED

This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

!WARNING

Black letters on ORANGE

!CAUTION

Black letters on YELLOW

This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation exist which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.

It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.