Hustler Turf 3500 - Manual (Page 7)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a
message intended to provide a reasonable degree of
PERSONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons
during the normal operation and servicing of this
equipment.
DANGER: denotes immediate hazards which WILL
result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING: denotes a hazard or unsafe practice which
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
IMPORTANT calls attention to special mechanical
information and NOTE emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
All operators and mechanics should read this manual,
and be instructed about safe operating and maintenance
procedures. If the operators or mechanics cannot read
and understand English, it is the owner’s responsibility to
explain this material to them.
Improper use or maintenance of this machine by the
operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the
potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions
and always pay attention to the safety alert V symbol,
which means DANGER or WARNING - “personal safety
instructions.” Failure to comply with the instructions may
result in personal injury or death.
Incorrect usage of this machine may result in severe
injury. Personnel operating and maintaining it should be
trained in the proper use and should read the manuals
completely and thoroughly before attempting to set-up,
operate, adjust, or service this machine.
The decals are designed to give the operator brief
information needed in the daily operation and service of the
machine. These decals are not intended to be used in place of
this manual but instead are to be used as an extension of this
manual. These decals should not be removed or obliterated.
Replace these decals if they become unreadable.
• It is the owner’s responsibility to make certain that the
operators and mechanics read and understand this man-
ual and all decals before operating this machine.
• It is also the owner’s responsibility to make certain that
the operators and mechanics are qualified and physically
able individuals, properly trained in the operation of this
equipment.
• All operators and mechanics must become familiar with
the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls
and safety signs.
• Never let children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for acci-
dents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or
property.
• The owner should also ensure that the operator/
mechanic know that they are responsible for their own
safety as well as the safety of other persons within the
vicinity. Remember, the operator is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
Safety and Instruction Decals
V Specific safety warning decals are located on the equipment near the immediate areas of potential hazards. These decals
should not be removed or obliterated. Replace them if they become non-readable.
The following illustrations show the various decals that are located on the machine. A brief explanation, for those requiring
one, is shown to help the operator understand the meanings of these decals.
• Read Owner’s Manual and decals
before attempting to operate this
machine.
728469 REV. B
USE ONLY LOW
OR ULTRA LOW
SULFUR FUEL
• Do not smoke while refueling.
• Do not fill tank with engine running, or
while the engine is hot.
• Allow engine to cool before storing
machine inside a building.
• Store away from open flame or spark.
• Clean up any gasoline spills.
• Do not refuel while in enclosed trailer or
other enclosed areas