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Safety Labels


Understanding The Machine Safety Labels


Safety-Alert Symbol

The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards.

On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.

The operator's manual also explains any potential safety hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identified with the word, CAUTION, and the safety-alert symbol.

Safety Label Locations


MX18945, MX7035, MX7038

WARNING (A)

AVOID QUICK STOPS

· Move very slowly when attachment is removed

· Keep attachment low when transporting

· Reduce speed on slopes

CAUTION (B)

TO MAINTAIN STEERING CONTROL AND STABILITY

See operator's manual for ballasting recommendations


MX18945, MX0487, MX0440, MX7037

ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (C)

To maintain operator protection and ROPS certification:

· Replace damaged ROPS, do not repair or revise

· Any alteration of ROPS must be approved by manufacturer

CERTIFICATION (C)

Performance certified at date of manufacture to:

Two Post ROPS - OSHA: 29 CFR, Part 1928, Subpart C

John Deere Mowers, 1400 Series

Deere & Company, Moline, Illinois, U.S.A.

CAUTION (D)

HELP AVOID INJURY

· Operator training required

· Read operator's manual

· Know all controls

· Keep shields in place

· Maintain all safety devices

· Look behind before backing

· Keep children and others away

· Stay clear of power driven parts

· Do not operate where machine could tip

· Never carry riders

· Roll-over protection structure (ROPS) should be raised unless prohibited by low clearance operation

· Use seat belts unless ROPS is in lowered position

· Before leaving machine:

· Lower attachment to ground

· Stop engine

· Lock the park brake

· Remove key

WARNING (E)

Hot surface

Certification

Your product has been tested and evaluated by the manufacturer and conforms with American National Standard B-71.4, "Safety Specifications" for commercial turf care equipment.