1Important Safety Information4/19/10 Z44 & Z52 (S/N 472620 -526170) Accu-Z Razor® Zero Turn Mowers 357-044MTable of ContentsImportant Safety InformationThese are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described inthis manual.Safety at All TimesThoroughly read and understandthe instructions given in thismanual before operation. Refer tothe “Safety Label” section, readall instructions noted on them.Do not allow anyone to operatethis equipment who has not fullyread and comprehended thismanual and who has not beenproperly trained in the safeoperation of the equipment. Operator should be familiar withall functions of the unit. Operate implement from thedriver’s seat only. Do not leave equipmentunattended with engine running. Dismounting from a movingmower could cause serious injuryor death. Do not stand between the mowerand implement during hitching. Keep hands, feet, and clothingaway from power-driven parts. Wear snug fitting clothing to avoidentanglement with moving parts. Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,when raising implement. Makesure all persons are clear ofworking area. Turning mower too tight maycause implement to ride up onwheels. This could result in injuryor equipment damage.!Look For The Safety Alert SymbolThe SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is apotential hazard to personal safety involved andextra safety precaution must be taken. When yousee this symbol, be alert and carefully read themessage that follows it. In addition to design andconfiguration of equipment, hazard control andaccident prevention are dependent upon theawareness, concern, prudence and proper trainingof personnel involved in the operation, transport,maintenance and storage of equipment.Be Aware ofSignal WordsA Signal word designates a degree orlevel of hazard seriousness. Thesignal words are:Indicates an imminently hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, willresult in death or serious injury. Thissignal word is limited to the mostextreme situations, typically formachine components that, forfunctional purposes, cannot beguarded.! DANGERIndicates a potentially hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, couldresult in death or serious injury, andincludes hazards that are exposedwhen guards are removed. It may alsobe used to alert against unsafepractices.Indicates a potentially hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, mayresult in minor or moderate injury. Itmay also be used to alert againstunsafe practices.! WARNING! CAUTIONFor Your Protection Thoroughly read and understandthe “Safety Label” section, read allinstructions noted on them.Shutdown and Storage Lower machine to ground, putmower in park, turn off engine, andremove the key. Detach and store implements in aarea where children normally donot play. Secure implement byusing blocks and supports.OFFREMOVE