Generac Power Systems Lawn Mower K4080 User Manual

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SAFE OPERATION 2 
SAFETY
 
 
Failure to heed these warnings may result in personal injury or death. 
 
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Before operating this machinery read the owner’s manual carefully. 
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Use OSHA approved eye, ear 
and head protection to protect 
the operator from any flying 
debris and noise.
 
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All personnel except operator should be 150 feet clear of machinery before starting 
or operating it.
 
 
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Never use drugs or alcohol before or while 
operating your brush mower.
 
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Be aware that operating equipment for an extended period of time can result in fa-
tigue or boredom and may cause the operator to lose awareness of what he/she is 
doing.  It is recommended that scheduled work breaks be taken to avoid this.
 
 
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Keep hands and loose clothing away from any power-driven parts.
 
 
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Avoid contact with hot surfaces including pumps, motors, hydraulic oil tanks and 
hose connections.
 
 
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Do not operate this machine without all guards being in good condition and firmly in 
place.
 
 
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Do not operate this machine on a excavator that is not properly maintained.  If a 
control failure should occur while operating this machine, immediately shut it down 
and perform repairs before continuing.
 
 
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Be aware of the cutter drum rotation direction and do not let bystanders stand 
within 150 feet  to either side of the mower.
 
 
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Under no circumstances should the blades of this attachment contact the ground or 
be curled up to where they are visible to the operator.  Serious injury or death can 
occur.
 
 
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Always walk the area to be worked to insure the jobsite is free of obstacles and de-
bris that could injure the operator or damage the machine.