Columbia a4 series - Safe Operation Practices

Important Safe Operation Practices
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General Operation
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attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand,
and follow all instructions on the machine and in the
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place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
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of this machine before operating it.
This machine is a precision piece of power equipment, 3.
not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all
times. This machine has been designed to perform one job:
to mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.
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the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the machine and should be trained and supervised
by an adult.
Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these 5.
rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this
machine.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be 6.
used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other
foreign objects, which could be tripped over or picked up
and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious
personal injury.
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avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction,
which may cause discharged material to ricochet back
toward the operator.
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, 8.
stay in operator zone behind handles and keep children,
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while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters area.
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operation and while performing 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 10.
slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms
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operate this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light-
weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the 11.
cutting deck. Contact with blade can amputate fingers,
hands, toes and feet.
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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.
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contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
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compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
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operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands,
toes and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could
result in serious injury or death.