John Deere GT2554 - Manual (Page 5)

Safety - 1
SAFETY
Safety
Understanding Machine Safety Labels
Safety-Alert Symbol
The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed
in important areas on your machine to draw attention to
potential safety hazards.
On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert
symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.
The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety
hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages
that are identified with the word, CAUTION, and the safety-
alert symbol.
DANGER
Rotating Blade
MX13481
• Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when
engine is running.
THROWN OBJECTS
• Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be thrown
by blade.
• Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire
grass catcher in place.
DANGER
ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS
M47707/MX13481
• Do not mow when children or others are around
• Do not mow in reverse
• Look down and behind before and while backing
• Never carry children even with blades off
WARNING: AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• Drive up and down slopes, not across
• Avoid sudden turns
• If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back down
slowly
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, and switches) in
place and working
• Read operator’s manual
• When leaving machine:
–Stop engine
–Set park brake
–Remove key