Before Attempting To Operate Your Unit:
1.Make sure all assembly has been properly completed.
2.Understand all Safety Precautions provided in the manuals.
3.Review control functions and operation of the unit. Do not operate the unit unless all controls function as described in this manual.
4.Review recommended lubrication, maintenance and adjustments.
5.Review Limited Warranty Policy.
6.Fill out a product registration card and return the card to the Ariens Company or go to www.ariens.com.
DISCLAIMER
Ariens reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser.
The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional. Some illustrations may not be applicable to your unit.
SAFETY
WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the safety instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury or death.
Slopes are a major factor related to
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive, handle with care.
Disengage attachment, stop unit and engine, remove key, engage parking brake, and allow moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s position.
SAFETY ALERTS
Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They mean:
•Attention!
•Personal Safety Is Involved!
• Become Alert!
• Obey The Message!
The safety alert symbol is used in decals and with this manual. Understand the safety message. It contains important information about personal safety.
DANGER: IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not avoided, WILL RESULT in death or serious injury.
WARNING: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD RESULT in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTATIONS
NOTE: General reference information for proper operation and maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information required to prevent damage to unit or attachment.
SAFETY DECALS AND
LOCATIONS
ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to figure 2 for Safety Decal locations.
1.Caution!
•Maximum Tongue weight: 30 lbs.
•Maximum Trailer weight: 300 lbs.
•Do not use hitch with bagger attached.
•Do not use on steep hills or slopes.
•Do not park on hills when trailer is attached.
•Do not use with any ground engaging equipment.
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