MTD 02B Series Operator's Manual page 7

Safety Symbols
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine before attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol
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WARNING:
follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
WARNING
– READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) - Read, understand and follow all the safety rules
and instructions in the manual(s) and on the mower before attempting to operate this mower.
Failure to comply with this information may result in personal injury or death. Keep this manual in a
safe location for future and regular reference.
DANGER
— AVOID AMPUTATION INJURY - Do not put hands or feet near or under the cutting
deck. Contact with the blade can amputate hands and feet.
DANGER
— AVOID THROWN OBJECT INJURY - Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and
other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Stay in the operator
zone behind the mower handles. Keep helpers at least 75 feet (23 meters) from mower during
operation. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
DANGER
— AVOID CHILD BLADE CONTACT/THROWN OBJECT INJURY - To help avoid blade
contact or a thrown object injury, do not mow when children or others are around. Keep
bystanders, children and pets inside while the mower is in operation. Stop mower if anyone enters
the area.
DANGER
— AVOID THROWN OBJECT INJURY - Do not operate the mower without the trail shield,
discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place. Stay in the operator zone behind the
mower handles.
DANGER
— ROTATING BLADES - To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not
operate unless discharge cover or entire grass catcher is in its proper place. If damaged, replace
immediately.
DANGER
— AVOID SLIP AND FALL ON SLOPES - Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall
accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel
uneasy on the slope, do not mow it. Do not mow on slopes greater than 15 degrees (25%). Only
mow across slopes, never mow up and down slopes.
DANGER—
AVOID EYE INJURY - 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.
DANGER—
AVOID TRIPPING INJURY- Never pull the mower back toward you while you are
walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind to
avoid tripping.
WARNING—GASOLINE
Allow the engine to cool at least five minutes before refueling.
WARNING—
AVOID BURN INJURY - The muffler and engine become very hot and can cause
serious burn injuries. Do not touch. Allow the mower to cool for at least five minutes before storing
or attempting any service.
Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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