Safety Labels
Pictorial Safety Signs
At several important places on this machine safety signs are affixed intended to signify potential danger. The hazard is identified by a pictorial in a warning triangle. An adjacent pictorial provides information how to avoid personal injury. These safety signs, their placement on the machine and a brief explanatory text are shown in this Safety section.
There can be additional safety information contained on parts and components sourced from suppliers that is not reproduced in this operator’s manual.
Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects - M118040
• Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.
• Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place.
• Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be thrown by blade.
• Stay clear while engine is running.
Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades - M118041
• Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.
• Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place.
Avoid Injury From Battery Gases and Acids
• Batteries contain explosive gases and sulfuric acid. Use extreme caution when handling battery.
• Read operator’s manual for all safety information before handling battery.
• Use extreme caution when handling battery.
Avoid Injury From Getting Caught in Belt - M136436
• Do not operate mower without shields in place.
Warning - Hot Surfaces
Avoid Injury
Picture Note: Located on fenderdeck in front of seat.
Read Operators Manual
• This operator’s manual contains important information necessary for safe machine operation. Observe all safety warnings to avoid accidents.
Keep Children Away From Mower
• Do not mow when children or others are around.
• Look down and behind before and while backing.
• Never carry children even with blades off.
Avoid Injury From Tipping
• Do not drive where tractor could slip or tip. Do not drive on slope with more than a 11? (19%) incline.
• Drive up and down slopes, not across.
Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects
• Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.
• Keep away from rotating parts. Do not open or remove safety shields while engine is running.
• Thrown Objects - Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be thrown by blade. Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place.
• Stay a safe distance from machine.
Avoid Injury: Use Transmission Bypass Valve Lever Safely
• Carefully read operator’s manual for safe operation of transmission bypass valve lever.
CE Certification Label
This information is provided on your machine to indicate the machine is certified and in compliance with European Directive Standards: 98/37/EC (before December 29, 2009) or 2006/42/EC (89/392/EEC).