Safety Instructions
Pay particular attention to any information labeled
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and NOTE in this manual.
When you see the Safety Alert Symbol ( ), read, understand, and follow the instructions. Fail- ure to comply with safety instructions may result in personal injury.
The seriousness or degree of importance of each type of information is defined as follows:
DANGER
An IMMEDIATE hazard that WILL result in severe personal injury or DEATH, if warn- ing is ignored and proper safety precau- tions are not taken.
WARNING
A POTENTIAL hazard that COULD result in severe personal injury or DEATH, if warn- ing is ignored and proper safety precau- tions are not taken.
CAUTION
Possible hazards or unsafe practices that MAY result in MODERATE personal injury or property damage, or machine damage, if warning is ignored and proper safety pre- cautions are not taken.
IMPORTANT: Identifies mechanical information de- manding special attention, since it deals with the pos- sibility of damaging a part or parts of the machine.
NOTE: Identifies information worthy of special at- tention.
Walker Manufacturing cannot predict every poten- tially dangerous situation. Therefore, items labeled as such in this manual do not cover all conceivable situations. Any person using procedures, tools, or control techniques not recommended by Walker Manufacturing must take full responsibility for safety.
The Walker Tractor and Implement attachments have been designed with many safety features to protect the operator from personal harm or injury. However, it is necessary for the operator to use safe operating procedures at all times. Failure to follow safety instructions contained in this manual may result in personal injury or damage to equipment or property.
If you have any questions concerning setup, opera- tion, maintenance, or safety, please contact your authorized Walker Mower Dealer or call Walker Manufacturing Company at (970)
BEFORE OPERATING
1.Read and understand the contents of this OWNER'S MANUAL before operating the machine. Become thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to stop the machine and disen- gage the controls quickly. Replacement Owner's Manuals are available by sending the Model and Serial Number to:
Walker Manufacturing Company
5925 E. Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
2.Never allow children to operate or give rides on the machine. Do not allow adults to operate without proper instruction.
3.Do not allow anyone other than the operator on the machine.
4.Keep everyone, especially children and pets, a safe distance away from the area being cleaned.
Do not operate with bystanders in the area.
5.Do not operate the machine wearing sneakers, tennis shoes, or similar lightweight footwear.
Wear substantial protective footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
6.The snow or leaves can sometimes hide objects that might clog the snowblower or debris blower chute, or otherwise cause damage. Clear the ar- ea of doormats, sleds, boards, wires and other debris.
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