Ariens SNO-THRO 008-SS322E - Manual (Page 6)

SECTION 2: SAFETY
C ontents
• Safety Alert Symbol
• Signal Words
• Practices and Laws
• Required Operator Training
• Safety Decals and Locations
• Personai Safety
• Operational Safety
• Maintenance and Service Safety
Safety
S afety A lert S ymbol
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This is a safety alert symbol. It means:
• ATTENTION!
• YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
When you see this symbol:
• BECOME ALERT!
• OBEY ITS MESSAGE!
S ignal W ords
The safety alert symbol is used with the following signal
words and colors to alert you to safety messages. They
are used in safety decals on the equipment and with
proper operation and procedures in this manual. They
alert you to the existence and relative degree of hazards.
Understand the safety message. It contains important
information about personal safety on or near the unit.
A
danger
EXTREME HAZARD
• Avoid!
• ACT WILL RESULT in
serious injury or death.
A
warning
HAZARD
• Avoid!
• ACT CAN RESULT in
serious injury or death.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
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• ACT MAY RESULT in
injury.
For your safety and the safety of others read and
follow
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DANGER,
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WARNING, and
A
CAUTION
messages found in manuals and on safety decals.
Notations
NOTE : General reference information for proper
operation and maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information
required to prevent damage to unit or attachment.
A WARNING
IMPROPER OPERATION of this
ft]. 1 f unit can result in serious injury or
death. Before starting the engine.
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follow these three steps:
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1. Read and understand this
_ • manual and all safety decals on
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unit or attachment.
2. Keep children and people away
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when operating unit.
3. Clear area before operation.
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P ractices and L aws
Practice usual and customary safe working precautions,
for the benefit of yourself and others. Understand and
follow all safety messages. Be alert to unsafe conditions
and the possibility of minor, moderate, or serious injury
or death.
Information in this manual does not replace any safety
rules and laws in your area. Before operating this unit,
learn all applicable rules and laws in your area.
R equired O perator T raining
Original purchaser of unit was instructed by seller on
safe and proper operation and use. If this unit is to be
used by someone other than original purchaser (loaned,
rented, sold) ALWAYS provide this manual and any
needed safety training before operation.
Ariens® Sno-Thro® Orig. 4/96