Safe Operation Practices - MTD 02B Series Operator's Manual

Important Safe Operation Practices
WARNING:
could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and
follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure
to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!
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 safe operation practices 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 fingers, hands,
toes and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could
result in serious injury or death.
General Information
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the mower
and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and
regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.
3. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
mower. Children 14 and over should read and understand
the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the mower and should be trained and supervised
by an adult.
4. Never allow adults to operate this mower without proper
instruction.
5. Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
6. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use
care and good judgment. Contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
7. According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety
Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), this product has an estimated useful life of
seven (7) years, under ordinary use conditions. At the end
of its useful life, have the product inspected annually to
ensure all mechanical and safety systems are operating
properly, safely, and are not worn excessively. Failure to do
so may result in accident, injury, or death.
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed,
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
Preparation Before Operating
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be
used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other
foreign objects which could be tripped over or picked up
and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause
serious personal injury.
2. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, stay
in the operator zone behind the mower handles. Keep
helpers at least 75 feet (23 meters) from the mower while it
is in operation. Keep bystanders, children and pets inside
while the mower is in operation. Stop mower if anyone
enters the area.
3. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction
and do not point the mower discharge at anyone.
4. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during
operation and while performing an adjustment or repair
to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can
cause serious injury to the eyes.
5. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting
slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes, jewelry and long
hair can be caught in moving parts. Shirts and pants
that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are
recommended.
6. Never operate mower in bare feet, sandals, slippery or
light-weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
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