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 cutting deck 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.
•The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself, other people or property.
Preparation
•Do Not modify the Navigator cutting deck.
•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 raise deck with blades running.
•Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, remove key and engage parking brake:
–Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
–After striking a foreign object or abnormal vibration occurs (inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the mower).
–Before clearing blockages.
–Whenever you leave the mower.
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