Exmark XP, AS manual Safety Alert Symbol, Safe Operating Practices

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Safety

Safety

Safety Alert Symbol

This Safety Alert Symbol (Figure 2) is used both in this manual and on the machine to identify important safety messages which must be followed to avoid accidents

This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME

ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Figure 2

1.Safety alert symbol

The safety alert symbol appears above information which alerts you to unsafe actions or situations and will be followed by the word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

DANGER: White lettering / Red background. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, Will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Black lettering / Orange background. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, Could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Black lettering / Yellow background. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, May result in minor or moderate injury.

This manual uses two other words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.

Safe Operating Practices

Training

Read the tractor and Ultra Vac Operator’s Manuals and other training material. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them.

Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.

All operators and mechanics should be trained. The owner is responsible for training the users.

Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

Only adults and mature teenagers should operate a mower, and even mature teenagers should have adult supervision. Be sure a teenager:

1.has read and understands the Operator’s Manual and recognizes the risks involved;

2.is sufficiently mature to use caution; and

3.is of sufficient size and weight to operate the controls comfortably and to manage the mower without taking risks.

The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself, other people or property.

Preparation

Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use on machines approved by Exmark.

Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses, substantial footwear, long trousers, and hearing protection. Do Not operate when barefoot or when wearing open sandals.

CAUTION

This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure.

Wear hearing protection when operating this machine.

Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all rocks, toys, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which can be thrown by the machine and may cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders.

Operation

Operate only in daylight or good artificial light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards.

Never mow with the discharge deflector raised, removed or altered unless there is a grass

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