Preparation; Safety Rules - Ariens ProZoom 2760S Manuel D'utilisation

5. Danger! To Avoid Serious Injury or Death
Read the operator's manual.
OL1801
Keep children and others away from unit while
operating.
OL1802
Never direct discharge toward other people.
Thrown objects can cause injury.
OL1803
Look down and behind before and while backing.
OL1804
OL1805
Never carry children.
OL1806
Go up and down slopes, not across.
15
DO NOT operate on slopes over 15°.
MAX
OL1808
• If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back
down slowly.
• Avoid sudden turns.
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.)
in place and working.
• Check interlock system per manual before use.
• Understand location and function of all controls.
• Never allow operation by untrained persons.
• Disengage PTO, stop unit and engine, set parking
brake and remove key before making any
inspections, repairs, etc.

SAFETY RULES

Training
Read the Operator's Manual and other training material. If
the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English, it is the
owner's responsibility to explain this material to them.
Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
All operators and mechanics should be trained. The owner is
responsible for training the users.
Never let children or untrained people operate or service the
equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents
or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or property.

Preparation

Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the
job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by the
manufacturer.
Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety glasses
and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may
become tangled in moving parts.
Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire, which can
be thrown by the machine.
Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
a. Use only an approved container.
b. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke.
c. Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
Check that operator's presence controls, safety switches
and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not
operate unless they are functioning properly.
Operation
Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and
hidden hazards.
Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is
engaged before starting the engine. Only start engine from
the operator's position.
Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to travel
in the recommended direction on hillsides. Turf conditions
can affect the machine's stability. Use caution while
operating near drop-offs.
Slow down and use caution when making turns and when
changing directions on slopes.
Never raise deck with the blades running.
Never operate with the PTO shield, or other guards not
securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are attached,
adjusted properly, and functioning properly.
Never operate with the discharge shield raised, removed or
altered, unless using a grass catcher.
Do not change the engine governor setting or over speed
the engine.
Stop on level ground, lower implements, disengage drives,
engage parking brake, shut off engine before leaving the
operator's position for any reason including emptying the
catchers or unclogging the chute.
Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects or if
an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs
before resuming operations.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a
clear path.
Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders
away.
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