Scag Power Equipment SWU - Manual (Page 5)

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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 through-
out this manual that alerts the viewer to the existence
and relative degree of the hazard.
The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an ex-
tremely hazardous situation exists on or near the
machine that could result in high probability of death
or irrepairable injury if proper precautions are not
taken.
The signal word “WARNING” denotes that a hazard
exists on or near the machine that can result in injury
or death if proper precautions are not taken.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Your mower was built to the highest standards in the
industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum
efficiency of your mower depends on you following
the operating, maintenance and adjustment instruc-
tions in this manual.
We encourage you to contact your dealer for repairs.
All Scag dealers are informed of the latest methods to
service this equipment and provide prompt and
efficient service in the field or at their service shop.
They carry a full line of Scag service parts.
A replacement Operator's Manual is available from
your Scag Servicing Dealer or by contacting Scag
Power Equipment, Service Department at P.O. Box
152, Mayville, WI 53050. Please indicate the
complete model and serial number of your Scag
product.
USE OF OTHER THAN ORIGINAL SCAG
REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY.
The “Right” and “Left”, “Front” and “Rear” of the
machine are referenced from the operator’s per-
spective when in the normal operating position and
facing the forward travel direction.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL and
instructions furnished with attachments.
Perform only those maintenance procedures described
in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or
assistance is desired, contact an Authorized Scag
Dealer. To ensure optimum performance and safety,
always purchase genuine SCAG replacement parts
and accessories.
Your safety and the safety of others depends
significantly upon your knowledge and
understanding of all correct operating practices and
procedures of this machine.
WARNING:
CAUTION: