Section 1: Safety; Training; Preparation - Troy-Bilt 34087 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Section
1
Safety
Read Me
First!
Please read and follow all of the
safety rules in this Safety Section.
Failure to comply could result in
serious personal injury or prop-
erty damage.
If you should lend this equipment
to another person, make sure that
he or she reads, understands, and
always follows these safety
instructions.
If you are not completely sure
about any of the information
found here or elsewhere in the
Manual, please contact either
your local authorized dealer or the
Factory for assistance.
This is a safety alert
symbol. It is used in
this Owner/Operator
Manual and on your
machine to alert you
to potential hazards.
Whenever you see
this symbol, read
and obey the safety
message that fol-
lows it. Failure to
obey the safety
message could re-
sult in personal in-
jury or property
damage.
Under California law, and under the laws of several other states,
you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine
using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest covered, brush cov-
ered, or grass covered land, or on land covered with grain,
hay, or other flammable agricultural crop, without an en-
gine spark arrester in continuous effective working order.
The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor power equipment, is an
internal combustion engine that burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel. Therefore,
your power equipment must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continu-
ous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine
exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ig-
nite flammable material. Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to com-
ply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law, and may also be a
violation of other state and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances, or codes.
Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information about
what regulations apply in your area. Contact your authorized engine dealer for in-
formation about obtaining a spark arrester.
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read, understand, and follow
all instructions on the machine
and in the manuals. Be thor-
oughly familiar with the con-
trols and the proper use of the
mower before starting.
2. Do not put hands or feet near
or under rotating parts. Keep
clear of the mower blade and
discharge opening at all times.
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WARNING TO ALL CALIFORNIA
AND OTHER POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
IMPORTANT
3. Only allow responsible indi-
viduals, who are familiar with
the instructions, to operate the
mower.
4. Clear the area of objects such
as rocks, toys, wire, bones,
sticks, etc., which could be
picked up and thrown by the
blade.
5. Be sure the area is clear of
other people before mowing.
Stop mower if anyone enters
the area. Keep bystanders at
least 25 feet away from the
area of operation.
OPERATING AREA