Swisher LV5537, LV5537S Yard Vacuum User Manual


 
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this
manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that
follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury.
Read this manual completely. This machine can amputate hands, feet, and throw
objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: Your lawn vacuum is intended to be operated according to the rules for
safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or
error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of
these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.
Read the manual. Learn to operate this equipment in a safe manner.
Do not under any circumstances alter this lawn vacuum. This equipment was
designed and engineered in accordance with operating instructions. Altering this
equipment, or using this equipment in such a way as to circumvent its design
capabilities and capacities, could result in serious injury or fatality and WILL
VOID THE WARRANTY.
Allow only responsible adults who have read this manual to operate this machine.
Never allow children to operate this machine.
Inspect turf for any rocks, string, toys, wire, etc. that may cause an obstruction; and
remove them.
Identify all in-ground objects that will need to be avoided, such as, sprinkler heads,
stakes, water valves, etc.
Stop the engine if you pick up a foreign object and after all moving parts have
stopped; inspect the vacuum for any damage.
Use the proper boot for your mower deck.
Only use vacuum for turf collection.
When crossing gravel areas, stop the vacuum and mower blades.
Only a single operator is to operate the lawn vacuum. Keep all others, including pets
and children, a minimum of 20 feet away from your work area.
Always disconnect the spark plug wires and place them where they cannot contact
the spark plug, to prevent accidental starting the engine when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or repairing.
Always wear protective gear such as safety goggles, protective hearing device.
Never wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught by moving parts of the
vacuum and pull you into it. Keep hair away from moving parts. There are
rotating blades inside these opening.
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