Scag Power Equipment SW - Manual (Page 8)

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SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Your mower is only as safe as the operator.
Carelessness or operator error may result in serious
bodily injury or death. Hazard control and accident
prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in
the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the
equipment. Make sure every operator is properly trained
and thoroughly familiar with all of the controls before
operating the mower. The owner/user can prevent and is
responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to
themselves, other people or property.
READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO START YOUR MOWER.
Signal Word:
The signal word is a distinctive word found on the safety
decals on the machine and throughout this manual that
alerts the viewer to the existence and relative degree of
the hazard.
The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an extremely
hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that
could result in high probability of death or irreparable
injury if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING:
The signal word “WARNING” denotes that a hazard
exists on or near the machine that can result in injury or
death if proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION:
The signal word “CAUTION” is a reminder of safety
practices on or near the machine that could result in
personal injury if proper precautions are not taken.
Your safety and the safety of others depends
significantly upon your knowledge and understanding of
all correct operating practices and procedures of this
machine.
BEFORE OPERATION
CONSIDERATIONS
1. Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
SIGNAL WORDS
This symbol means “Attention! Become Alert! Your
Safety is Involved!" The symbol is used with the
following signal words to attract your attention to safety
messages found on the decals on the machine and
throughout this manual. The message that follows the
symbol contains important information about safety. To
avoid injury and possible death, carefully read the
message! Be sure to fully understand the causes of
possible injury or death.
A replacement manual is available from your authorized
Scag Service Dealer or by contacting Scag Power
Equipment, Service Department at P.O. Box 152,
Mayville, WI 53050 or contact us via the Internet at
www.scag.com. The manual for your machine can be
downloaded by using the model and serial number or use
the contact form to make your request. Please indicate
the complete model and serial number of your Scag
product when requesting replacement manuals.
If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English or
Spanish, it is the owner's responsibility to explain this
material to them.
2. NEVER allow children or untrained people to
operate or service this machine.
3. Clear the area to be mowed of objects that could be
picked up and thrown by the cutter blades.