INTRODUCTION SIGNAL WORDS

Your mower was built to the highest standards in the industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum efficiency of your mower depends on you following the operating, maintenance and adjustment instructions in this manual.

We encourage you to contact your dealer for repairs.

All Scag dealers are informed of the latest methods to service this equipment and provide prompt and efficient service in the field or at their service shop.

They carry a full line of Scag service parts.

This symbol means “Attention! Become Alert!

Your Safety is Involved!". The symbol is used with the following signal words to attract your attention to safety messages found on the decals and throughout this manual. The message that follows the symbol contains important information about safety. To avoid injury and possible death, carefully read the message! Be sure to fully understand the causes of possible injury or death.

A replacement Operator's Manual is available from your Scag Servicing Dealer or by contacting Scag

Power Equipment, Service Department at P.O. Box

152, Mayville, WI 53050 or contact us via the Internet at www.scag.com. Use the contact form to make your request. Please indicate the complete model and serial number of your Scag product.

Signal Word:

It is a distinctive word on safety decals and throughout this manual that alerts the viewer to the existence and relative degree of the hazard.

USE OF OTHER THAN ORIGINAL SCAG

REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL VOID THE

WARRANTY.

The “Right” and “Left”, “Front” and “Rear” of the machine are referenced from the operator’s perspective when in the normal operating position and facing the forward travel direction.

The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an extremely hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that could result in high probability of death or irreparable injury if proper precautions are not taken.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL and all instructions furnished with attachments.

Perform only those maintenance procedures described in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is desired, contact an Authorized Scag Dealer. To ensure optimum performance and safety, always purchase genuine SCAG replacement parts and accessories.

The signal word “WARNING” denotes that a hazard exists on or near the machine that can result in injury or death if proper precautions are not taken.

CAUTION:

Your safety and the safety of others depends significantly upon your knowledge and understanding of all correct operating practices and procedures of this machine.

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The signal word “CAUTION” is a reminder of safety practices on or near the machine that could result in personal injury if proper precautions are not taken.