ATI Technologies Lawn Mower - Manual (Page 7)

SAFETY INFORMATION
This manual is furnished to you, the owner/opera-
tor, as a guide to get the greatest benefit from your
Grading Box. ATI Corporation wants you to be
able to get the most use out of your Grading Box
through safe and efficient operation.
Before attempting to operate the Grading Box,
carefully read all sections of this manual. Be sure
that you thoroughly understand all of the safety
information and operating procedures.
safety precaution definitions
Dangers, Warnings, Cautions, and Notes are
strategically placed throughout this manual to fur­
ther emphasize the importance of personal safety,
qualifications of operating personnel, and proper
use of the grading box in its intended application.
These precautions supplement and/or complement
the safety information decals affixed to the unit and
include headings that are defined as follows:
A DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
A warning
indicates a potentially hazardous situation or
practice which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
A CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation or
practice which, if not avoided, will result in
damage to equipment and/or minor injury.
NOTE: Indicates an operating procedure, practice.
etc., or portion thereof, which is essential
to highlight.
• Always use caution and safe operating prac­
tices when operating this equipment.
• Always set the Automatic/Manual Switch on
the Control Panel to MANUAL before leaving
the operator’s seat or whenever the machine is
not moving.
• Always allow for clearance under the cutting
edge of the machine when tuning the system
or when switching to automatic control.
Insufficient clearance could cause the machine
to lift itself off the ground as its cutting edge
attempts to achieve the programmed slope.
• Never adjust the position of the Laser Sensor
when the system is in automatic control.
• Never perform service work on your machine
or the automatic control system when the
system is in automatic control.
• Install all safety panels and guards before
operating your equipment.
• Stay clear of all moving parts when the
machine is in operation.
• Keep all people clear of the machine when it is
running.
• Keep feet and other body parts from under the
cutting edges of the machine at all times.
• Read and comply with all safety recommenda­
tions of your Tractor/Skid Steer manufacturer,
as outlined in its operator and service manuals.
NOTE: References made to left, right, front, and
rear are those directions viewedfrom be­
hind the power unit and grading box.
NOTE: Some equipment depicted in illustrations
may not reflect exact production model
configurations.
NOTE: All safety, operating, and servicing infor­
mation reflects current production models
at the time of publication of this manual.
NOTE: ATI Corporation reserves the right to
discontinue models at any time, change
specifications, and improve design without
notice and without incurring obligation on
goods previously purchased and to discon­
tinue supplying any part listed, when the
demand does not warrant production.
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