Important Safe Operation Practices - MTD OEM-190-032 Operator's Manual

Important Safe Operation Practices

WARNING!
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!
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.
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 fingers, hands,
toes and feet and throwing foreign objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future and regular reference and for ordering replacement
parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them
quickly.
3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this
machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and
understand the operation instructions and safety rules in
this manual and should be trained and supervised by a
parent.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper
instruction.
5. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan
your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material
toward roads, bystanders and the like.
6. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children at least 75 feet
from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
7. Exercise caution while operating tractor with this
attachment, especially when traveling in reverse.

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed,
CAlIfoRNIA PRoPoSITIoN 65
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used. Remove all door mats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires
and other foreign objects which could be thrown by the
auger/impeller.
2. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and
while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes.
Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the
eyes.
3. Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer
garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other loose
clothing which could become entangled in moving parts. Wear
footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
4. Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock
surfaces.
5. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the
engine.
6. Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is
running, except where specifically recommended in the
operator's manual(s).
7. Let tractor engine and attachment adjust to outdoor
temperature before starting to clear snow.
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