Safe Operation Practices - Cub Cadet Tank M72 Operator's Manual

Important Safe Operation Practices
WARNING!
could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow
all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply
with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!
WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling
This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be
WARNING!
used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless
the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or
state laws (if any).
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the
State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or
contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
DANGER! This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in
this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the
operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet
and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
General Operation
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future and regular reference and for ordering replacement
parts.
2. B e familiar with all controls and their proper operation.
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them
quickly.
3. Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain this machine
who has not read the manual. Never permit children under
the age of 16 to operate this machine.
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed,
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
SPARK ARRESTOR
4. Do not remove any shields, guards, decals or safety devices.
If a shield, guard, decal or safety device is damaged or
does not function, repair or replace it before operating the
machine.
5. To he lp avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury,
keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet
from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
6. T horoughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other
foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by
the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal
injury.
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