Ariens 924 - Manual (Page 3)

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 possibility of personal injury.
NOTE: A NOTE points out general reference infor­
mation regarding proper operation and maintenance
practices.
IMPORTANT: An IMPORTANT statement indi­
cates specific procedures or information that is
required to prevent damage to the machine or its
attachments.
A
This safety alert symbol is used to attract
your attention! PERSONAL SAFETY IS
INVOLVED! When you see this symbol -
BECOME ALERT - HEED ITS MESSAGE.
A
CAUTION: A CAUTION identifies safe
operating practices or indicates unsafe con­
ditions that could result in personal injury.
A WARNING: A WARNING describes a con­
dition where failure to follow the instruc­
tions could result in severe personal injury.
A
DANGER: A DANGER designates a con­
dition where failure to follow instructions
or heed warning will most likely result in
serious injury or death.
Safety Precautions
Before test operating or making repairs of adjust­
ments to the unit, read and understand the oper­
ating 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 adjustment or
perform any maintenance or repair procedures
while engine is running unless specifically instructed
to do so in this manual.
DO NOT touch tractor or attachment parts which
might be hot from operation. Before attempting
to maintain, adjust or service, allow such parts to
cool.
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.
Always wear safety goggles when cleaning or making
repairs to parts or machine.
When unit is tipped to preform service procedures
in this manual, remove enough fuel so that no spil­
lage will occur and block securely.
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive. Handle with care. Use an approved fuel
container. DO NOT smoke or allow open flame
(match, pilot light, etc.) or sparks near equipment
or fuel container when refueling or servicing fuel
system.
Use non-flammable solvent to clean parts - DO NOT
use gasoline.
Use only Ariens original replacement parts when
making repairs.
After all repair procedures are performed, make sure
that unit is in good operating condition and all
safety devices and shields are in place and in good
working condition. Be sure all fasteners are tight,
all adjustments are correct and all tools are removed.
DO NOT change engine governor setting or over
speed engine.
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.
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