Operation - MTD 11A-084E705 Operator's Manual

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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.
Children
Tragicaccidentscan occur if operatoris not alert to presence
of children.Childrenare oftenattractedto mowerand mowing
activity. T heydo not understand the dangers.Neverassume
thatchildrenwill remainwhereyou lastsawthem.
1. Keepchildrenout of the mowingareaand underwatchful
careof a responsible adultotherthanthe operator.
2. Be alert andturn moweroff if a childentersthe area.
3. Beforeand whilemovingbackwards, l ook behindanddown
forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecare when approaching blind corners,
doorways, s hrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthat may obscure
yourvisionof a child whomay run intothe mower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfrom hot or runningengines.Theycan
sufferburnsfrom a hot muffler.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14 yearsoldto operatea power
mower.Children14 yearsoldand overshouldreadand
understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis
manualandshouldbe trainedandsupervisedbya parent.
Operation
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1. Toavoid personalinjury or propertydamage use
extremecare in handlinggasoline,Gasolineis extremely
flammableand the vapors are explosive,Serious personal
injury can occur when gasolineis spilledon yourselfor
yourclotheswhichcan ignite,
2. Washyourskin andchangeclothesimmediately,
3. Useonly an approvedgasoline container,
4. Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle or on a truck or trailer
bedwith a plastic liner,Alwaysplace containerson the
groundawayfrom yourvehicle beforefilling.
5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom the truck or
trailer andrefuel it on the ground. Ifthis is not possible,
then refuelsuch equipmenton a trailer witha portable
container,ratherthan from a gasolinedispensernozzle.
6. Keepthe nozzle incontactwith the rim of the fuel tank or
containeropeningat all times until fueling is complete.Do
not use a nozzlelock-opendevice.
7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipes andothersources
of ignition.
8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors
will accumulateinthe area.
9. Neverremovegas cap or addfuel whileengine is hot or
running. Allow engineto cool at least two minutesbefore
refueling.
10. Neverover fill fuel tank. Filltank to no morethan Y2 inch
belowbottomof filler neckto providefor fuel expansion.
11. Replacegasolinecap andtighten securely.
12. If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off the engineand equipment.
Moveunit to another area.Wait 5 minutesbeforestarting
engine.
13. Neverstore the machineor fuel containernear an open
flame,spark or pilot light as on a water heater,space heater,
furnace,clothesdryeror othergas appliances.
14. Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfree of grass, leaves,
or otherdebris build-up.Clean up oil or fuel spillageand
removeanyfuel soakeddebris.
15. Allow a mowerto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.
General Operation:
1. Readthis operator'smanual carefully inits entiretybefore
attemptingto assemblethis machine.Read,understand,
andfollowall instructionson the machineandin the
manual(s) beforeoperation.Be completelyfamiliarwith
the controls andthe proper useof this machinebefore
operatingit. Keepthis manualin a safe place forfuture and
regularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.
2. This machineis a precision pieceof powerequipment,not a
plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecaution at all times.
Yourunit has been designedto performonejob: to mow
grass.Do not use it for any otherpurpose.
3. Neverallow childrenunder 14yearsold to operatethis
machine.Children 14yearsold and overshould readand
understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould
be trainedand supervisedby a parent.Onlyresponsible
individualswho arefamiliar withthese rulesof safe opera-
tion should be allowedto use this machine.
4. Thoroughlyinspectthe area wherethe equipmentis to
be used. Removeall stones,sticks,wire, bones,toys and
otherforeignobjectswhichcould be tripped overor picked
up andthrown by the blade.Thrownobjectscan cause
seriouspersonalinjury.Plan yourmowingpatternto avoid
dischargeof materialtoward roads,sidewalks,bystanders
andthe like.Also, avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wall
or obstructionwhichmay causedischargedmaterialto
ricochet backtowardthe operator.
5. Tohelp avoid bladecontact or a thrown objectinjury,stay in
operatorzonebehind handlesand keepchildren,bystand-
ers, helpersand pets at least 75 feetfrom mowerwhileit is
in operation.Stop machineif anyoneentersarea.
6. Alwayswearsafetyglasses or safetygogglesduringopera-
tion andwhile performingan adjustmentor repairto protect
youreyes. Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan causeserious
injury to the eyes.
7. Wearsturdy, rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting
slacksandshirts. Shirtsand pantsthatcoverthe arms and
legs andsteel-toedshoesare recommended.Neveroperate
this machinein bare feet,sandals, slipperyor lightweight
(e.g. canvas)shoes.
8. Do not put hands or feet near rotatingparts or undercutting
deck. Contactwithblade can amputatehands andfeet.
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