Training; Preparation - MTD 31A-3BAD729 Operator's Manual

WARNING
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out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
not followed,could
endangerthe personal
i safety and/or property
I ofyourselfand others.
Read and follow all
instructionsin this
manual beforeat-
temptingto operate
i this machine. Failure
I to comply with these
instructionsmay result
i in personalinjury.When
you see this symbol.
i HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to personswho read,
_ understand
ano follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and on the machine.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation 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 hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failureto observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the 1.
machineandin the manual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleand operate.Keepthis manualina safe placefor
future andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacement
parts. 2.
2. Be familiarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.
Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethem quickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14 yearsoldto operatethis
machine. C hildren14 yearsold andovershouldread and
understandthe operationinstructionsand safetyrulesin 3.
this manual a nd shouldbe trainedand supervisedbya
parent.
4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
5. Thrownobjectscan causeserious personalinjury.Plan 4.
yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material
toward roads,bystandersandthe like.
6. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets andchildrenat least 75 feet 5.
from the machinewhileit is in operation. S topmachineif
anyoneentersthe area. 6.
7. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especially 7.
when operatingin reverse.
8,
9.
Preparation
Thoroughlyinspectthe area wherethe equipmentis to be
used. Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds, boards,
wiresand otherforeignobjects,whichcould be tripped over
or thrown bythe auger/impeller.
Alwayswearsafetyglasses or eye shieldsduringoperation
andwhile performingan adjustmentor repairto protectyour
eyes. Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan cause serious
injury to the eyes.
Do not operatewithoutwearingadequatewinterouter
garments.Do not wearjewelry, long scarvesor other
loose clothing,whichcould becomeentangledin moving
parts. Wearfootwearwhich will improvefooting on slippery
surfaces.
Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacle
for all units withelectric startengines.
Adjustcollectorhousingheight to cleargravel or crushed
rock surfaces.
Disengageall control leversbeforestartingthe engine.
Neverattemptto makeany adjustmentswhileengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe
operator'smanual.
Let engine andmachineadjustto outdoortemperature
beforestartingto clearsnow.
Toavoid personalinjury or propertydamage use extreme
care inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable
andthe vaporsare explosive.Serious personalinjury can
occurwhen gasolineis spilledon yourself or your clothes,
whichcan ignite.Washyour skinand changeclothes
immediately.
a. Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipes andothersources
of ignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegas cap or add fuel whilethe engineis hot
or running.
e. Allow engineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-
ing.
f. Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltank to no morethan Y2 inch
below bottomoffiller neckto providespacefor fuel
expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtighten securely.
h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off the engine and equip-
ment. Movemachineto another area.Wait 5 minutes
beforestartingthe engine.
i. Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinside where
there is an openflame, sparkor pilot light (e.g.furnace,
waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).
j. Allow machineto cool at least 5 minutesbeforestoring.
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