Cub Cadet SERIES 3000 TRACTOR GT 3200 - Manual (Page 3)


Section 2: Important Safe Operation Practices
WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed,
could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and
follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure
to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation
practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error
on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of
amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
General Operation
Read, understand, and follow all instruc-
tions on the machine and in the manual(s)
before attempting to assemble and
operate. Keep this manual in a safe place
for future and regular reference and for
ordering replacement parts.
Be familiar with all controls and their
proper operation. Know how to stop the
machine and disengage them quickly.
Never allow children under 14 years of
age to operate this machine. Children 14
and over should read and understand the
instructions and safe operation practices
in this manual and on the machine and
should be trained and supervised by an
adult.
Never allow adults to operate this machine
without proper instruction.
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown
object injury, keep bystanders, helpers,
children and pets at least 75 feet from
the machine while it is in operation. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used. Remove all
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stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other
foreign objects which could be picked
up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown
objects can cause serious personal injury.
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid
discharge of material toward roads, side-
walks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid
discharging material against a wall or
obstruction which may cause discharged
material to ricochet back toward the
operator.
Always wear safety glasses or safety
goggles during operation and while per-
forming an adjustment or repair to protect
your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet
can cause serious injury to the eyes.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes
and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Loose
fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught
in movable parts. Never operate this
machine in bare feet or sandals.
Be aware of the mower and attachment
discharge direction and do not point it at
anyone. Do not operate the mower without
the discharge cover or entire grass
catcher in its proper place.
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