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2.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and developing equip-
ment. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of
thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many acci-
dents by observing the following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury or death, study the
following precautions and insist those working with you, or for you, follow them.
1. In order to provide a better view, certain
photographs or illustrations in this manual
may show an assembly with a safety shield
removed. However, equipment should never
be used in this condition. Keep all shields in
place. If shield removal becomes necessary
for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
2. Replace any safety sign or instruction sign
that is not readable or is missing. Location of
such safety signs is indicated in this manual.
3. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while us-
ing this equipment. Consult your doctor about
using this machine while taking prescription
medications.
4. Under no circumstances should young
children be allowed to work with this
equipment. Do not allow persons to use
this until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understand-
ing of the safety precautions and of how it
works.
Review the safety instructions with all
users annually.
5. This equipment is dangerous to children and
persons unfamiliar with its operation. The
operator should be a responsible, properly
trained and physically able person familiar
with machinery and familiar with this equip-
ment's operations. If the elderly are assisting
with work, their physical limitations need to be
recognized and accommodated.
6. Never exceed the limits of a piece of machin-
ery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely,
is in question -
DON'T TRY IT.
7. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Un-
authorized modification may result in serious
injury or death and may impair the function
and life of the equipment.
8.
In addition to the design and configuration of
this equipment, including Safety Signs and
Safety Equipment, hazard control and ac-
cident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance, and storage of the
machine. Refer also to Safety Messages and
operation instruction in each of the appropri-
ate sections of the engine and machine manu-
als. Pay close attention to the Safety Signs
affixed to the machine.
9.
Safe condition
involves the following proce-
dure:
• Flip main switch "off" or disconnect all loads
• Shut off the engine.
• Ensure all components have stopped moving.
• Remove and pocket the ignition key. (electric
start only)
• Disconnect the battery.(electric start only)
Safe Condition procedure should be per-
formed before any service, maintenance
work or storage preparation.
