Gehl Z17 GEN:2 - 2. Safety Information; Signal Words; WARNING Never attempt to operate or service this Excavator until you have first read and understood all of the applicable Safety Instructions that are set forth in this Manual.; WARNING Never modify the design of this Excavator or its engine; never remove or disable any of the installed safety guards or devices; and never use any unauthorized attachments in the operation of this equipment.

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2. Safety Information
• The following Signal Words have been used in this Manual and on the Safety Signs to indicate the se-
riousness of the hazards that could be encountered by failing to comply with the applicable Product
Warnings, as follows:
The word "DANGER" indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury. "DANGER" is limited to the most extreme situations.
The word "WARNING" indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or se-
rious injury.
The word "CAUTION" indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or mod-
erate injury.
The signal Word “IMPORTANT” has been utilized in this
Manual to denote those User Directions that must be fol-
lowed to assure the safe operation and maintenance of the
Excavator.
• WARNING : Never attempt to operate or service this Excavator until you have first read and under-
stood all of the applicable Product Warnings and User Directions that are set forth in this Manual and
on the Safety Signs that are affixed to this Excavator.
The failure to comply with all relevant Safety Instructions could result in bodily injury.
• WARNING : Never modify the design of this Excavator or its engine; never remove or disable any of
the installed safety guards or devices; and never use any unauthorized attachments in the operation
of this equipment.
The implementation of any unauthorized design modifications or the use of unauthorized attachments
could result in bodily injury.
Furthermore, since those actions would expressly violate the terms of the Product Warranty, the appli-
cable Warranty would also be voided.
In this Manual, the major sections of the product are desig-
nated as follows:
Machine.....refers to the entire product.
Machine base.....refers to the section consisting of the up-
per structure and the undercarriage.
Implement.....refers to the section consisting of the arm,
boom and bucket or other attachment.
Machine
Implement Machine base
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