SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal operation and servicing of this equipment.

DANGER – denotes immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING – denotes a hazard or unsafe practice which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

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.

All operators should read this manual, or be instructed about safe operating and maintenance procedures. This is the owner’s responsibility.

Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay

attention to the safety alert symbol, which means DANGER or WARNING - “personal safety instructions.” Failure to comply with the instructions may result in

personal injury or death.

Incorrect usage of this machine may result in severe injury. Personnel operating and maintaining it should be trained in the proper use and should read the manuals completely and thoroughly before attempting to set-up, operate, adjust, or service this machine.

It is the owner’s responsibility to make certain that the operators and mechanics read and understand this manual and all decals before operating this machine. It is also the owner’s responsibility to make certain that the operators and mechanics are qualified and physically able individuals, properly trained in the operation of this equipment. All operators and mechanics must become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls and safety signs. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

The owner should also ensure that the operator/mechanic know that they are responsible for their own safety as well as the safety of other persons within the vicinity. Remember, the operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

Safety and Instruction Decals

Specific safety warning decals are located on the equipment near the immediate areas of potential hazards. These decals should not be removed or obliterated. Replace them if they become non-readable.

The following illustrations show the various safety decals that are located on the machine. A brief explanation is shown to help the operator understand the meanings of these decals.

Disengage

Read Owner’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine.

WARNING:

Hot surface!

• Avoid skin contact with hot surface

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Traction

 

 

Cutting reel

drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

engaged

engaged

 

 

 

 

 

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Engage

• Keep hands, feet and cloth- ing away.

• Keep shields or covers in place while machine is in operation.

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DANGER:

Rotating pulleys and belts!

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Hustler Turf 50 owner manual Safety Precautions, Safety and Instruction Decals