Rules For Safe Operation; Important Safety Instructions; Before Operating; Safety Warnings For Gas Units - Troy-Bilt TB70SS Operator's Manual

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your
attention to possible dangers, The safety symbols,
and their explanations, deserve your careful attention
and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger, The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures,
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT: indicates
danger,
warning or caution. Attention is required in
order to avoid serious personal injury. May
be used in conjunction with other symbols
or pbtographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
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.
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1o800o520o5520
SYMBOL MEANING
DANGER:
Failure to obey a
safety warning will
result in serious injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety precautions
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury,
WARNmNG: Fa,ure
to obey a
safetywarning can
result ininjury t o yourself and others,
Always follow the safetyprecautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric s hock and
personal injury,
, Failure to obey a
• safety warning may
result in property damage or personal injury
to yourself or to others, Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury,
,, iMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS o
READ ALL iNSTRUCTiONS
BEFORE OPERATmNG
WARNING:
When using the unit,
you must follow the
safety rules, Please read these instructions
the unit in order to ensure
operator and any bystanders,
Please keep these instructions for later use,
• Read the instructions carefully, Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication,
• Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use
the unit, except for teens guided by an adult,
All guards and safety attachments must be installed
properly before operating the unit,
• Inspect the unit before use, Replace damaged parts,
Check for fuel leaks, Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure, Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped, or damaged in any way. Do not operate the
unit with loose or damaged parts,
• Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit,
Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such as
glass, wire, etc,
Be aware of the risk of injury to the head, hands and
feet,
Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets, At a
minimum, keep all children, bystanders, and pets
outside a 50 feet (15 m.) radius; there still may be a
risk to bystanders from thrown objects, Bystanders
should be encouraged to wear eye protection, If you
are approached, stop the unit immediately,
Use only 0.095 inch (2.41 mm) diameter original
equipment manufacturer replacement line, Never use
metal-reinforced line, wire or rope, These can break
off and become dangerous projectiles,
Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns
automatically to the idle position, Make all adjustments
or repairs before using unit.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS UNITS
WARNING:
Gasoiine ishighiy
flammable, and its
vapors can explode if ignited, Take the
following precautions:
• Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and
approved for the storage of such materials.
• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do
not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.