Alamo 00761808C Lawn Mower User Manual


 
SAFETY
A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1-2
© 2006 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
General Safety Instructions and Practices
A safe and careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and
should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your
surroundings, and observing certain precautions. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety
Messages that, if followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death. Read and
understand these Safety Messages before assembling, operating or servicing this Implement. This
equipment should only be operated by those persons who have read the Manual, who are responsible and
trained, and who know how to do so safely and responsibly.
The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word, as seen below, is used throughout this manual and on
decals which are attached to the equipment. The Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” The Symbol and Signal Word are intended to warn the owner/
operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury faced when operating this equipment.
The lowest level of Safety Message; warns of possible injury. Decals located on the
Equipment with this Signal Word are Black and Yellow
Serious injury or possible death! Decals are Black and Orange.
Imminent death/critical injury. Decals are Red and White.
(SG-1)
Practice all usual and customary safe working precautions and above all---remember
safety is up to YOU
. Only YOU can prevent serious injury or death from unsafe
practices.
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messages. Serious injury or
death may occur unless care is taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the
Safety Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards.
(SG-2)
Si no lee ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las
medidas de seguridad.
(SG-3)
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
(SG-30)