Cub Cadet TANK M72-KW TANK M72-KW 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 Spark Arrestor Warning! This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be 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 4. Do not remove any shields, guards, decals or safety devices. If a shield, guard, decal or safety device is damaged or 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the does not function, repair or replace it before operating the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to machine. assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement 5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, parts. keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if 2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. anyone enters the area. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. 6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other 3. Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain this machine foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by who has not read the manual. Never permit children under the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal the age of 16 to operate this machine. injury. 3