Safety, Caution – Cub Cadet 300 Series User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Safety

This Service Manual is meant to be used along with the Operator’s Manual. Read the Operator’s Manual and famil-
iarize yourself with the safety and operational instructions for the equipment being worked on. Keep a copy of the
Operator’s Manual for quick reference. Operator’s manuals may be viewed for free at the brand support website. It
will be necessary to have the complete model and serial number for the equipment.

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Be prepared in case of emergency:

Keep a fire extinguisher nearby

Keep a first aid kit nearby

Keep emergency contact numbers handy

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Replace any missing or damaged safety labels on shop equipment.

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Replace any missing or damaged safety labels on equipment being serviced.

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Grooming and attire:

Do not wear loose fitting clothing that may become entangled in equipment.

Long hair should be secured to prevent entanglement in equipment.

Jewelry is best removed.

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Protective gear: includes, but is not limited to

Clear eye protection while working around any machinery

Protective gloves where necessary

Armored footwear when working around any machinery

Hearing protection in noisy environments

Chemically resistant gloves when working with chemicals or solvents

Respirator when working with chemical or solvents

Appropriate tinted eye protection when cutting or welding

Fame resistant headgear, jacket, chaps when cutting or welding

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Remember that some hazards have a cumulative effect. A single exposure may
cause little or no harm, but continual or repeated exposure may cause very serious
harm.

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Clean spills and fix obviously dangerous conditions as soon as they are noticed.

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Lift and support heavy objects safely and securely.

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Be aware of your surroundings and potential hazards that are inherent to all power
equipment. All the labels in the world cannot protect a technician from an instant of
carelessness.

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Exhaust fumes from running engines contain carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon mon-
oxide is a colorless odorless gas that is fatal if inhaled in sufficient quantity. Only
run engines in well ventilated areas. If running engines indoors, use an exhaust
evacuation system with adequate make-up air ventilated into the shop.

! CAUTION

! WARNING

! CAUTION

! DANGER