Wright Manufacturing 14SH654 - Manual (Page 6)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WRIGHT MOWER USERS & OWNERS: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING
PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
Introduction
This mower is built to the highest standards in the
industry. However, carelessness or operator error
may result in serious bodily injury or death.
Accident and hazard prevention are dependent upon
the awareness, concern, wisdom, 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 of the
information in this manual before operating the
equipment.
General Safety Instructions
The Wright Sport X is designed with your safety in
mind. It has the following safety systems with which
you should become familiar:
•
The warning decals on the mower including the
instrument panel warning
•
The blade switch must be “off” before starting
the engine
•
Your feet must be on the foot platform in order to
engage the blades
•
If you remove your feet from the foot platform
while the blades are running the engine will stop
and the blades will brake in seconds
•
Letting go of the hand controls will stop the
wheels instantly
•
Spring loaded chute deflector helps reduce
trajectory of thrown objects
•
Belt/pulley covers on cutter deck
•
Anti-tip rollers provided at the rear of the mower
reduce the risk of mower tipping
Owner/User Notice
The owner’s/user’s obligation is to instruct themselves
and all potential users in the safe operation of this
equipment and be sure they read and follow the
instructions in this safety manual and other material
provided by Wright Manufacturing, Inc. before using or
allowing others to operate the equipment. Do not
operate this unit unless you carefully read, understand
and follow the assembly, installation, and safety
instructions contained in this manual and the warning
decals provided on the unit. Do not allow other
persons to use this unit unless you make sure they
carefully read, understand and follow these
instructions. Never allow children to operate or play on
the unit.
User Qualifications
This product is designed for use by physically fit,
experienced, professional commercial mower operators
who have a minimum of 160 hours of experience
operating
fifteen horsepower and greater industrial
mowers. Operators must be 18 years or older and
weigh at least 120 pounds and no more than 300
pounds. They must have read and understood this
manual. DO NOT allow children to operate the mower.
Never allow passengers on the mower. DO NOT allow
adults to operate the mower without proper instruction
mentioned above.
WARNING
This symbol with the word “WARNING” indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
This symbol with the word “CAUTION”
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
WARNING
WARNING