Safety alerts, A word to the user/operator, Danger warning caution notice – Blue Rhino RB60/72 User Manual

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Safety Alerts

Symbol

This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION!
STAY ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”

The Safety Alert Symbol identifi es important safety
messages on equipment, safety signs, in manuals or
elsewhere. When you see this symbol, be alert to the
possibility of death or personal injury. Follow
instructions in the safety message.

Reasons Safety is Important:

— Accidents disable and kill.

— Accidents cost.

— Accidents can be avoided.

Signal Words

Signal words are distinctive words that will typically be
found on safety signs on the mower and other worksite
equipment. These words may also be found in this
manual and the manufacturer’s manuals. These words
are intended to alert the operator to a hazard and the
degree of severity of the hazard.

DANGER indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE indicates a property
damage message.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

A Word To The User/Operator

It is YOUR responsibility to read and understand the
safety manual and the manufacturer’s manuals before
operating this machine. This safety manual takes you
step by step through your working day.

Hazard Recognition and Accident Prevention depend
upon you being alert, careful and properly trained in the
operation, transport, maintenance and storage of this
equipment.

Graphics have been provided to help you understand
the text.

Remember that YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also protect the
people around you. Study and understand this manual
and the manufacturer’s manuals for your specifi c
machine. Make them a working part of your safety
program. Keep in mind that this safety manual is written
for industrial/agricultural mowers.

Contact the manufacturer of your equipment to answer
any questions about safe operation that remain after
studying the manufacturer’s operator’s manual(s) and
this safety manual.

Practice all other usual and customary safe

working precautions and above all:

REMEMBER — SAFETY IS UP TO YOU!

YOU CAN PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR

DEATH CAUSED BY UNSAFE WORK PRACTICES!

Read and

Understand All

Safety Signs

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