MTD Yard-Man YM137 Operator's Manual page 5

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or
caution. May be used in conjunction
with other symbols or pictographs.
• WARNING - READ
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the Operator's Manual(s) and
follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING
PROTECTION
WARNING:
objects and loud noise can cause
severe eye injury and hearing loss.
Wear eye protection meeting ANSI
Z87.1-1989 standards and ear
protection when operating this unit.
Use a full face shield when needed.
• THROWN OBJECTS AND
ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
of blower outlet. Never point the
blower at yourself or others. Objects
can be thrown from blower. Do not
operate unit without proper
attachments and guards in place.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Thrown
Keep clear
SYMBOL MEANING
• DO NOT USE IN THE RAIN
WARNING:
dangerous environments. Never
operate your unit in the rain, or in
damp or wet conditions. Moisture is
a shock hazard.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
bystanders, especially children and
pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the
operating area.
• THROTTLE CONTROL
Indicates "HIGH" or "FASTEST" speed.
• THROTTLE CONTROL
Indicates "IDLE", "LOW" or
"SLOWEST" speed.
• DOUBLE INSULATED
Two systems of insulation are
provided instead of grounding.
There is no grounding provided
and no means of grounding should
be added to this unit.
Avoid
Keep all
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