Ariens 932 Series - Manual (Page 4)

Safety Alert Symbol And Notations
The following safety notations are used
throughout this manual to call attention to
special information or operating procedures.
Understand the message in each notation and
be alert to unsafe conditions and the possibili­
ty of personal injury.
A CAUTION: A CAUTION identifies safe
operating practices or indicates unsafe
conditions that could result in personal
injury.
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NOTE: A NOTE points out general reference in­
formation regarding proper operation and
maintenance practices.
A WARNING: A WARNING describes a con­
dition where failure to follow the instruc­
tions could result in severe personai
injury.
IMPORTANT: An IMPORTANT statement in­
dicates specific procedures or information
that is required to prevent damage to the
machine or its attachments. A
DANGER: A DANGER designates a con­
dition where failure to follow instruc­
tions or heed warning will most likely
result in serious injury or death.
A This safety alert symbol is used to at­
tract your attention! PERSONAL SAFETY
IS INVOLVED! When you see this symboi
- BECOME ALERT — HEED ITS
MESSAGE.
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Safety Precautions
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Before test operating or making repair or ad­
justments to the unit, read and understand the
operating and safety instructions in the
Owner’s Manual.
Disengage power to attachment, stop engine,
remove key and wait for moving parts to stop
before performing any repair or maintenance
adjustment procedures. DO NOT make any ad­
justment or perform any maintenance or repair
procedures while engine is running unless
specifically instructed to do so in this manual.
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors
are explosive. Handle with care. Use an approv­
ed fuel container. DO NOT smoke or allow
open flame (match, pilot light, etc.) or sparks
near equipment or fuel container when refuel­
ing or servicing fuel system.
Use non-flammable solvent to clean parts - DO
NOT use gasoline.
DO NOT touch tractor or attachment parts
which might be hot from operation. Before at­
tempting to maintain, adjust or service, allow
such parts to cool.
Use only Ariens original replacement parts
when making repairs.
Open doors if engine is run in garage, exhaust
fumes are dangerous. DO NOT run engine in an
enclosed area.
Do repair work in a well-lighted, ventilated
area.
To prevent accidental starting, disconnect wire
to spark plug(s) and position wire away from
plug.
After all repair procedures are performed,
make sure that unit is in good operating condi­
tion and all safety devices and shields are in
place and in good working condition. Be sure
all fasteners are tight, all adjustments are cor­
rect and all tools are removed.
DO NOT change engine governor setting or
over speed engine.
Always wear safety goggles when cleaning or
making repairs to parts or machine.
Never store equipment with fuel in tank inside
a building where fuel fumes may reach an open
flame or spark. Allow engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.