Cub Cadet Z Force S 54 Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual - Page 3

Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, 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! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 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 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 6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for injury. future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, 2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Know how to stop the machine and disengage them which may cause discharged material to ricochet back quickly. toward the operator. 3. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this 8. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand operation and while performing an adjustment or repair the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can and on the machine and should be trained and supervised cause serious injury to the eyes. by an adult. 9. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting 4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be instruction. caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine in 5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet 10. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower anyone enters the area. without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place. 11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet. 3