MTD 21AB455C730 Operator's Manual page 4

WARNING
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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 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. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in
serious injury or death.
Training
• Read,understand,and followall instructionson the
machineand in the manual(s)beforeattemptingto
assemNeand operate.Keepthis manualin a safe
placefor futureand regularreferenceand for ordering
replacementparts.
• Be familiarwith all controlsand theirproperoperation.
Knowhowto stop the machine.
• Neverallowchildrenunder 14years old to operate
this machine.Children14 yearsold and over should
readand understand the operationinstructionsand
safety rulesin this manualand shouldbe trainedand
supervisedbya parent.
• Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithout
properinstruction.
• Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,and childrenat least
75 feet from the machinewhileit is in operation.Stop
machineif anyoneentersthe area.
Preparation
• Thoroughly inspectthe areawherethe equipmentis
to be used. Removeall stones,sticks,wire, and other
foreignobjectswhichcould be trippedoverand cause
personalinjury.
• Wearsturdy,rough-soled work shoesand close
fittingslacksand shirt.Loosefittingclothesor jewelry
canbe caughtin movaNeparts. Neveroperatethis
machinein bare feet or sandals.
• Disengagedutch leversand shift (if provided)into
neutral("N') beforestartingthe engine.
• Neverleavethis machineunattendedwith the engine
running.
• Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengine
is running,exceptwherespedfically recommended in
theoperator'smanual.
• Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse
extremecarein handlinggasoline.Gasolineis
extremelyflammableand the vaporsare explosive.
Seriouspersonalinjurycan occur whengasolineis
spilledon yourselfor yourclotheswhich can ignite.
Washyourskin and changeclothesimmediately.
• Use onlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
• Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand other
sourcesof ignition.
• Neverremovegas cap or add fuel whilethe engine
ishot or running.
• Allowengineto coolat least two minutesbefore
refueling
• Neveroverfill fuel tank.Fill tank to no morethanY2
inch belowbottomof filler neckto providespacefor
fuelexpansion.
• Replacegasolinecapand tighten securely.
• If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off theengineand
equipment.Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait five
minutesbeforestartingthe engine.
• Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinside
near an open flame,spark or pilotlight(e.g. furnace,
wateror spaceheater,clothesdryer,etc.).
• Allowmachineto cool five minutesbeforestoring.
Operation
• Do not puthandsor feet near rotatingparts.Contact
with the rotatingpartscan amputatehandsand feet.
• Do notoperatemachinewhileunder the influence o f
alcoholor drugs.
• Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgood visibilityor
light. Nways be sureof yourfootingand keepa firm
hold on the handles.
• Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,and childrenat least
75 feet from the machinewhileit is in operation.
Stopthe machineif anyoneentersthe area.
• Be carefulwhentilling in hard ground.The tines may
catchin thegroundand propelthe tillerforward.
If this occurs,let go d the handlebarsand do not
restrainthe machine.
• Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon or
crossinggravelsurfaces.Stayalert for hidden
hazardsor traffic.
• Neveroperatethe machineat hightransportspeeds
on hard or slipperysurfaces.
• Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling.
• Lookdownand behindand use carewhenin reverse
or pulling machinetowardsyou.
• Start theengine accordingto the instructions found
in this manualand keepfeet well awayfromthe tines
at all times.
• Neverfuelmachineindoors.
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