Scag Power Equipment MAG - Manual (Page 4)

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SAFETY INFORMATION
2.1 INTRODUCTION
Your mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness or
operator error may result in serious bodily injury or death.
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon
the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of
the personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of the equipment. Make sure every
operator is properly trained and thoroughly familiar with
all the controls before operating the mower.
READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO START YOUR MOWER.
A replacement manual is available from your authorized
Scag Service Dealer or by Contacting Scag Power
Equipment, Service Department at P.O. Box 152, Mayville,
WI 53050. There is nominal charge of $2.00 for each
manual. Please indicate the complete model and serial
number of your Scag product.
2.2 SIGNAL WORDS
This symbol means “Attention! Become Alert! Your
Safety is Involved!" The symbol is used with the
following signal words to attract your attention to safety
messages found on the decals and throughout this manual.
The message that follows the symbol contains important
information about safety. To avoid injury and possible
death, carefully read the message! Be sure to fully
understand the causes of possible injury or death.
Signal Word:
It is a distinctive word on safety decals and throughout
this manual that alerts the viewer to the existence and
relative degree of the hazard.
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The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an extremely
hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that could
result in high probability of death or irreparable injury if
proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING:
The signal word “WARNING” denotes a hazard exists on
or near the machine that can result in injury or death if
proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION:
The signal word “CAUTION” is a reminder of safety
practices on or near the machine that could result in personal
injury if proper precautions are not taken.
Your safety and the safety of others depend significantly
upon your knowledge and understanding of all correct
operating practices and procedures of this machine.
2.3 BEFORE OPERATION
CONSIDERATIONS
1. NEVER allow children to operate this riding
mower. Do not allow adults to operate this machine
without proper instructions.
2. DO NOT mow when children and/or others are
present.
3. Clear the area to be mowed of objects that could be
picked up and thrown by the cutter blades.
4. DO NOT carry passengers.
5. DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing that could get
caught in moving parts. Do not operate the machine
wearing shorts; always wear adequate protective
clothing including long pants. Wearing safety glasses,
safety shoes and a helmet is advisable and is required
by some local ordinances and insurance regulations.