Operation - MTD Series 520 Operator's Manual

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.
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
Children
Tragicaccidentscan occurifoperatorisnot alert to presence
of children.Childrenare oftenattractedto powerequipment
such aslawnedgers.Theydo not understand the dangers.
Neverassumethatchildrenwill remainwhereyou last saw
them.
1. Keepchildrenout of the mowingarea andunderwatchful
careof a responsible adultotherthanthe operator.
2. Be alert andturn lawnedgeroff if a childentersthe area.
3. Beforeand whilemovingbackwards, l ook behindanddown
forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecare when approachingblindcorners,
doorways, s hrubs,trees, or otherobjectsthat may obscure
yourvisionof a childwho may run into the lawnedger•
5. Keepchildrenawayfrom hot or runningengines.Theycan
sufferburnsfrom a hot muffler.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14 yearsoldto operatean
edger•Children14years oldand overshouldread and
understandoperationinstructions andsafetyrulesin this
manualandshouldbe trainedandsupervisedbya parent.
Operation
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1. Toavoid personalinjury or propertydamage use
extremecare in handlinggasoline•Gasolineis extremely
flammableandthe vapors are explosive.Serious personal
injury can occur when gasolineis spilled on yourselfor
yourclotheswhichcan ignite.
2. Washyourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.
3. Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.
4. Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle or on a truck or trailer
bedwith a plastic liner•Alwaysplace containerson the
groundawayfrom your vehiclebeforefilling.
5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom the truck or
trailer and refuelit on the ground•Ifthis is not possible,
then refuelsuch equipmenton a trailer witha portable
container,ratherthan from a gasolinedispensernozzle.
6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwith 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•
12. Ifgasoline is spilled, w ipeit offthe engine andequipment. M ove
unitto another a rea.Wait5 minutes before startingengine.
13. Neverstorethe machineor fuel containernear an open
flame,spark or pilot light as on a water heater,space heater,
furnace,clothesdryeror othergas appliances.
14. Toreducefire hazard,keeplawnedgerfree of grass,
leaves,or otherdebris build-up•Clean up oil or fuel spillage
and removeany fuel soakeddebris•
15. Allow a lawnedgerto cool at least 5 minutesbeforestoring.
General Operation:
1. Readthis operator'smanual carefullyin its entiretybefore
attemptingto assemblethis machine•Read,understand,
andfollow all instructionson the machineandin the
manual(s) beforeoperation.Be completelyfamiliarwith
the controls andthe proper use of 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 beendesignedto performonejob: to mow
grass•Donot use it for any otherpurpose.
3. Neverallowchildren under 14yearsold to operatethis
machine•Children 14yearsold and overshould readand
understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould
be trainedand supervisedbya parent.Only responsible
individualswho arefamiliar withthese rulesof safe opera-
tion shouldbe allowed to use this machine•
4. Tohelp avoid bladecontact or a thrown objectinjury,stay in
operatorzonebehind handlesand keepchildren,bystand-
ers,helpersand pets at least 75 feetfrom lawnedgerwhile
it is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersarea•
5. Thoroughlyinspectthe area wherethe equipmentis to be
used.Removeall stones, sticks,wire, bones,toys andother
foreignobjectswhichcould be tripped overor picked up
andthrown bythe blade.Thrownobjectscan cause serious
personalinjury•
6. Alwayswear safetyglasses or safetygogglesduringopera-
tion andwhile performingan adjustmentor repairto protect
youreyes•Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan causeserious
injury to the eyes•
7. Wearsturdy, rough-soledwork shoesand close-fitting
slacksandshirts. Shirtsand pantsthat coverthe arms and
legs andsteel-toedshoesare recommended• Neveroperate
this machinein bare feet,sandals, slipperyor lightweight
(e.g. canvas)shoes.
8. Neverattemptto makeany adjustmentswhilethe engine
and follow the warnings
10 Neveroverf fue tank F tank to no morethan _Jz nch
• is running exceptwnere specmcallyrecommendedinthe
and nstruct
ons below bottomof filler neckto providefor fuel expansion, operator's'manua
_.L_ . . _.... 11. Replacegasolinecap andtighten securely•
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