Wright Serial #17124 – 49704 - Manual (Page 6)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WRIGHT MOWER USERS & OWNERS: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING
PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
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.
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 Sport is designed with your
safety in mind. It has the following safety systems
with which you should become 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 provided at the rear of the
mower reduce the risk of mower tipping
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.
WARNING
User Qualifications
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. Never allow
passengers on the mower. DO NOT allow adults
to operate the mower without proper instruction
mentioned above.