Safety Labels
Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards.
On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.
The operator's manual also explains any potential safety hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identified with the word, CAUTION, and the safety-alert symbol.
DANGER: ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS
· Do not mow when children or others are around.
· Look down and behind before and while backing.
· Never carry children even with blades off.
WARNING: AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
· Drive up and down slopes, not across.
· If machine stops going uphill, stop blades and back down slowly.
· Keep safety devices (guards, shields, and switches) in place and working.
· Remove objects that could be thrown by blades.
DANGER - CAUTION: POISON
Picture Note: Located on battery
· Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.
· Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns.
· Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast.
· Keep out of reach of children.
· Keep vent caps tight and level.
DANGER: ROTATING BLADE-THROWN OBJECTS
Picture Note: Two on right side of deck. 42 (3 in 1) shown.
· Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.
· Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be thrown by blade.
· Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place.
DANGER: ROTATING BLADE
Picture Note: Located on left side of deck. 42 (3 in 1) shown.
· Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.
Warning
Picture Note: This label appears on Briggs and Stratton engines only. It may be in a different location on your engine.
· Read and follow Operating Instructions before running engine.
· Gasoline is flammable. Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes before refueling.
· Engines emit carbon monoxide, DO NOT run in enclosed area.
Emission Control System Certification Label
NOTE: Tampering with emission controls and components by unauthorized personnel may result in severe fines or penalties. Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by EPA and/or CARB authorized service centers. Contact your John Deere Commercial and Consumer Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions.
The presence of an emissions label signifies that the engine has been certified with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB).
The emissions warranty applies only to those engines marketed by John Deere that have been certified by the EPA and/or CARB; and used in the United States and Canada in off-road mobile equipment.
Emission Compliance Period
If your engine has the emission compliance category listed on the emission control system certification or air index label, this indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been certified to meet EPA and/or CARB emission requirements. The following table provides the engine compliance period in hours associated with the category found on the certification label.
Certification
Your mower has been certified by an independent laboratory for compliance with American National Standard B-71.1, "Safety Specifications" for Power Lawn Mowers, Lawn and Garden Tractors, and Lawn Tractors.
Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance
For machines sold in Canada, this spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.