Wright Manufacturing Sentar Commercial Mower - Manual (Page 4)

SAFETY INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING
This symbol with the word “WARNING”
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
This symbol with the word “CAUTION”
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
TO WRIGHT MOWER USERS & OWNERS: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING.
PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
INTRODUCTION
This mower is built to the highest standards in
the industry. However, carelessness or operator
error may result in serious bodily injury or death.
Accident and hazard prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, wisdom, 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 information in this manual before operating
the equipment.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The Wright Sentar is designed with your safety in
mind. It has the following safety systems with
which you should be familiar:
• The warning decals on the mower including
the instrument panel warning
• The blade switch must be “off” before starting
the engine
• Your feet must be on the foot platform in
order to engage the blades
• If you remove your feet from the foot platform
while the blades are running the engine will
stop and the blades will brake in seconds
• Letting go of the hand controls will stop the
wheels instantly
• Spring loaded chute deflector helps reduce
trajectory of thrown objects
• Belt/pulley covers on cutter deck
• Anti-tip rollers are provided at the rear of the
mower to minimize the possibility of tipping
back and over on the operator
Owner/User Notice:
WARNING
The owner’s/user’s obligation is to instruct
themselves and all potential users in the safe
operation of this equipment and be sure they
read and follow the instructions in this safety
manual and other material provided by Wright
Manufacturing, Inc. before using or allowing
others to operate the equipment. Do not operate
this unit unless you carefully read, understand
and follow the assembly, installation, and safety
instructions contained in this manual and the
warning decals provided on the unit. Do not
allow other persons to use this unit unless you
make sure they carefully read, understand and
follow these instructions. Never allow children to
operate or play on the unit.
User Experience and Qualifications:
WARNING
This product is designed for use by physically fit,
experienced, professional commercial mower
operators who have a minimum of 160 hours of
experience operating twelve horsepower and
greater industrial mowers. Operators must be 18
years or older and weigh at least 120 pounds and
no more than 350 pounds They must have read
and understood this manual. DO NOT allow
children to operate the mower. Do not allow
adults to operate the mower without proper
instruction mentioned above. Never allow
passengers on the mower.