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Read these safety rules and follow them
closely. Failure to follow these rules could
lead to loss of control of unit, severe personal
injury or death to you or bystanders, or result
in damage to property or the unit.
PRACTICES & LAWS
Practice usual and customary safe working
precautions. Learn applicable rules and laws
in your area. ALWAYS follow the practices set
forth in this manual.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
This equipment and/or its engine may include
exhaust and evaporative emissions control
system components required to meet U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and/or California Air Resources Board
(CARB) regulations. Tampering with emission
controls and components by unauthorized
personnel may result in severe fines or
penalties. Emission controls and components
can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company
dealer or an authorized engine
manufacturer's service center. Contact your
Ariens Company Equipment Retailer
concerning emission controls and component
questions.
REQUIRED OPERATOR
TRAINING
The original purchaser of this unit was
instructed by the seller on safe and proper
operation. If unit is to be used by someone
other than the original purchaser, loaned,
rented, or sold, ALWAYS provide this manual
and any needed safety training before
operation.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
SIGNAL WORDS
The safety alert symbol above and signal
words below are used on decals and in this
manual. Read and understand all safety
messages.
1. Danger
2. Warning
3. Caution
4. Notice
NOTICE: Indicates information or procedures
that are considered important but not hazard
related. If not followed, property damage
could result.
5. Important
IMPORTANT: Indicates general reference
information worthy of special attention.
SAFETY
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
This cutting machine is capable
of amputating body parts and
throwing objects. Failure to
observe the safety instructions in
the manuals and on decals
could result in serious injury or
death.
ALWAYS disengage blades,
stop unit and engine, remove
key, set parking brake and allow
moving parts to stop before
leaving operator’s position.
This is the safety alert symbol. It
means:
• ATTENTION!
• YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
When you see this symbol:
• BECOME ALERT!
• OBEY THE MESSAGE!
DANGER: Indicates an
IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided,
WILL RESULT in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided,
COULD RESULT in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY
RESULT in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.