Safety; Operating Safety - Jacobsen 67945 – LF 3400 5 Gang 2WD Handbuch

1 Safety

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OPERATING SAFETY ______________________________________________________

EQUIPMENT OPERATED IMPROPERLY OR BY UNTRAINED PERSONNEL CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all controls. Inexperienced operator's should receive
instruction from someone familiar with the equipment before being allowed to operate the machine.
1. Safety is dependent upon the awareness, concern
and prudence of those who operate or service the
equipment. Never allow minors to operate any
equipment.
2. It is your responsibility to read this manual and all
publications associated with this equipment (Safety
& Operation, Parts and Maintenance Manual,
Engine Manual, accessories and attachments). If
the operator can not read English it is the owner's
responsibility to explain the material contained in
this manual to them.
3. Learn the proper use of the machine, the location
and purpose of all the controls and gauges before
you operate the equipment. Working with unfamiliar
equipment can lead to accidents.
4. Never allow anyone to operate or service the
machine or its attachments without proper training
and instructions; or while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
5. Wear all the necessary protective clothing and
personal safety devices to protect your head, eyes,
ears, hands and feet. Operate the machine only in
daylight or in good artificial light.
6. Inspect the area where the equipment will be used.
Locate and remove all debris in the operating area
before using equipment. Beware of overhead
obstructions (low tree limbs, electrical wires, etc.)
and also underground obstacles (sprinklers, pipes,
tree roots, etc.) Enter a new area cautiously. Stay
alert for hidden hazards.
7. Never direct discharge
bystanders, nor allow anyone near the machine
while in operation. The owner/operator can prevent
and is responsible
themselves, to bystanders and damage to property.
This machine is to be operated and maintained as specified in this manual and is intended for the professional
maintenance of specialized turf grasses. It is not intended for use on rough terrain or long grasses.
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8. Never operate equipment that has been modified,
does not meet factory specifications, or is without
decals, guards, shields, discharge deflectors or
other protective devices securely fastened in place.
9. Never disconnect or bypass any switch or interlock.
10. Carbon monoxide in the exhaust fumes can be fatal
when inhaled. Never operate the engine without
proper ventilation.
11. Fuel is highly flammable, handle with care.
12. Keep the engine clean. Allow the engine to cool
before storing and always remove the ignition key.
13. Disengage all drives and engage parking brake
before starting the engine (motor). Start the engine
only when sitting in operator's seat, never while
standing beside the unit.
14. Equipment must comply with the latest federal,
state, and local requirements when driven or
transported on public roads.
15. Never use your hands to search for oil leaks.
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the
skin and cause serious injury.
16. Operate the machine up and down the face of the
slopes (vertically), not across the face (horizontally).
17. To prevent tipping or loss of control, do not start or
stop suddenly; reduce speed when making sharp
turns. Use caution when changing direction on
slopes.
18. Keep legs, arms and body inside the seating
compartment while the vehicle is in motion.
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