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4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance and
adjustments.
5. Review Limited Warranty Policy.
6. Fill out a product registration card and return the card to
the Ariens Company or go to www.ariens.com.
DISCLAIMER
Ariens reserves the right to discontinue, change, and
improve its products at any time without notice or obligation
to the purchaser.
The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual
were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this
manual may be optional. Some illustrations may not be
applicable to your unit.
SAFETY ALERTS
The safety alert symbol is used in decals and with this
manual. Understand the safety message. It contains
important information about personal safety.
NOTATIONS
NOTE: General reference information for proper operation
and maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information required to
prevent damage to unit or attachment.
SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS
ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer
to figure 2 for Safety Decal locations.
1. CAUTION!
2. DANGER!
3. DANGER!
SAFETY
WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of
amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the safety instructions in the
manuals and on decals could result in serious
injury or death.
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and tip-over accidents. Operation on all slopes
requires extra caution.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Never assume
that children will remain where you last saw them.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive, handle with care.
Disengage attachment, stop unit and engine,
remove key, engage parking brake, and allow
moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s
position.
Look for these symbols to point out important
safety precautions. They mean:
• Attention!
• Personal Safety Is Involved!
• Become Alert!
• Obey The Message!
WARNING: IPOTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD RESULT in
death or serious injury.
DANGER: IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, WILL RESULT in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY RESULT in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
• Maximum Tongue weight: 30 lbs.
• Maximum Trailer weight: 300 lbs.
• Do not use hitch with bagger attached.
• Do not use on steep hills or slopes.
• Do not park on hills when trailer is attached.
• Do not use with any ground engaging equipment.
Avoid injury - Stay clear of rotating parts.
Always keep feet and hands away from rotating
parts.
Always stand clear of discharge area. Do not
direct discharge toward other people.
Keep people away from unit while operating.
Shut off engine, remove key, and read manual
before you adjust or repair unit.
NO STEP! Always keep feet away from rotating
parts.
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