Exmark Lazer ZHP CAUTION

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This SAFET Y ALERT SYMBOL is used both in this manual and on t he m achine t o

identif y important safet y messages which must be followed to avoid accidents. T his

symbol means:

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

The safety alert symbol appears above inform ation which alerts you to unsafe actions or

situations and will be followed by the word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

DANGER: White letter ing / Red background. Indicates an im minently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, WILL r esult in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Black lett er ing / Orang e background. I ndicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in deat h or ser ious injury.

CAUTION: Black lettering / Yellow background. I ndicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.

1.2.1 Regard t he Exmark mower as a piece of power equipm ent and teach this reg ard

to all who operate this unit .

1.2.2 Read the instruct ions carefully. Familiar ize yourself with the cont rols and the

proper use of the equipment . I f the operat or ( s ) or m echanic( s) can not read

English it is t he owner’s responsibility to explain this material t o t hem.

1.2.3 Do not allow operation of this machine by untrained personnel. Never allow

children, teenagers, or people unfamiliar with these instruct ions to use the

mower. Local regulat ions m ay restrict the age of the operator.

1.2.4 Avoid mowing while people, especially children, or pets, are near by. Keep in

mind that the operator or user is r esponsible for accidents or hazards occurr ing

to other people or their property.

1.3.1 Evaluate the terrain t o determine what accessories and attachments are needed

to properly and saf ely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachment s

approved by Exmark.

1.3.2 The use of personal protective equipment , such as (but not limited t o) protection

for the eyes, ears, feet, and head is recommended.

CAUTION

POTENTIAL HAZARD

♦ This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85

dBA at the operat or’s ear when in operation.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

�� Exposure to sound levels of 85 dBA or above for

extended periods of t im e can cause hear ing loss.

HOW TO AVO ID THE HAZARD

♦ Wear hear ing protection when operating t his machine.

1.3.3 While mowing, always wear substantial f ootwear and long trousers. Do not

operate eq uipm ent when barefoot or when wearing open sandals.