
Side & Rear flail Safety Section 1-2
SAFETY
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, WILLresult in DEATH
OR VERYSERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, MAYresult in MINOR
INJURY.
Identifies special instructions or procedures that, if not strictly observed, could result
in damage to, or destruction of the machine, attachments or the enviroment.
NOTE: Identifies points of particular interest for more efficient or convienient operation or
repair. (SG-1)
General Safety Instructions and Practices
A safe and careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the
manufacturerandshouldbeto the owner /operator. Mostaccidents can beavoidedbybeing
awareofyour equipment,yoursurroundings,and observingcertainprecautions. Thefirst
sectionofthismanual includes alistofSafetyMessages that, iffollowed,willhelpprotect the
operatorandbystandersfrom injury ordeath. Readandunderstand these SafetyMessages
beforeassembling,operatingorservicing this mower. Thisequipmentshouldonlybe
operatedbythosepersons who havereadtheManual,who are responsibleandtrained,and
whoknowhowto do sosafelyandresponsibly.
TheSafetyAlertSymbol combined with a SignalWord,asseenbelow,is used
throughoutthismanual andondecalswhich areattachedtothe equipment. The
SafetyAlertSymbolmeans: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!” The symbol andsignalwordareintendedto warn the owner/
operatorofimpendinghazards and the degreeofpossibleinjurywhen operating
thisequipment.
Practice all usual and customary safe working precautions and
above all -- remember safety is up to YOU! Only YOU can
prevent serious injury or death from unsafe practices.
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messages.
Serious injury or death may occur unless care is taken to follow the
warnings and instructions stated in the Safety Messages. Always use
good common sense to avoid hazards. (SG-2)
IMPORTANT!