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NOTE:
To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, call
1-800-678-5443 or go to www.ariens.com on the internet.
2. Understand all Safety Precautions provided in the
manuals.
3. Review control functions and operation of the unit.
Do not operate unit unless all controls function as
described in this manual.
4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance
and adjustments.
5. Review Limited Warranty Policy.
6. Fill out the Product Registration Card and return the
card to Ariens Company or go to www.ariens.com.
SAFETY ALERTS
Look for these symbols to point out
important safety precautions. They mean:
Attention!
Personal Safety Is Involved!
Become Alert!
Obey The Message!
The safety alert symbols above and signal words below
are used on decals and in this manual.
Read and understand all safety messages.
NOTATIONS
NOTE:
General reference information for proper
operation and maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT:
Specific procedures or information
required to prevent damage to unit or attachment.
PRACTICES AND LAWS
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. Learn applicable rules and laws in your area.
Always follow the practices set forth in this manual.
REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING
Original purchaser of this unit was instructed by the seller
on safe and proper operation by the seller. If unit is to be
used by someone other than original purchaser; loaned,
rented or sold, ALWAYS provide this manual and any
needed safety training before operation.
SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS
ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals.
Refer to figure 3 below for Safety Decal locations.
1. DANGER!
Read the operator’s manual.
Allow operation only by properly trained adult,
never children.
DO NOT mow when children or others are
around.
Keep children out of work area and under
watchful care of a responsible adult.
Look down and behind before and while
backing.
DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always back up slowly.
WARNING:
Improper assembly or adjustments
can cause serious injury.
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.
DANGER:
IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, WILL RESULT in
death or serious injury.
WARNING:
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD 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.
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