MTD 25B-551A700 Operator's Manual page 5

which can ignite.Washeryour skinand changeclothes
immediately.
10.Do not put handsor feet near rotatingparts.Contactwith
the rotatingbladecan amputatehandsandfeet.
11.The bladecontrol handle is a safetydevice.Neverbypass
its operation.Doingso, makesthe machineunsafeand may
cause personalinjury.
12.Neveroperatewithout bladeguard,debris shieldand blade
control handle in placeand working.
13.Neveroperatewith damagedsafetydevices.Failureto do
so, can resultin personalinjury.
14.Neverrun an engine indoorsor ina poorly ventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand
deadlygas.
15.Do not operate machinewhileunderthe influenceof alcohol
or drugs.
16.Mufflerand engine becomehot andcan causea burn.Do
not touch.
17.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgood visibility or light.
Alwaysbe sure of yourfooting and keepa firmhold on the
handles.Walk, neverrun.
18.Do not operatethis machineif it has beendroppedor dam-
aged. Returnmachineto your nearestauthorizedservicing
dealerfor examinationand repair.
29. Do not operatethis machinewitha damagedor excessively
worncutting blade.
20. Neverattemptto clear materialfrom the bladeguardwhile
the engine is running.Shutthe engine off, disconnectthe
spark plug wire andground againstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
21. Do not overloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto edge at
too fast of a rate.
22. Stay alert for unevensidewalks,terrain etc. Alwayspush
slowly overroughsurfaces.Do not use this machineon
gravel surfaces.
23. Do not operate machinein rain or wet soil conditions.
Alwaysoperatemachinefrom behindthe handlesand
positionyourself wherethe direct line of sight to cutting
blade is blockedby guards.
24. Alwaysstop enginewhen edging or trimming is delayedor
when transportingmachinefrom one locationto another.
Neverleave a runningmachineunattended.Stopthe
engine,disconnectspark plug wireand groundagainstthe
engine to preventunintendedstarting.
25. Only use parts andaccessoriesmade forthis machineby
the manufacturer.Failureto do so, can result in personal
injury.
26. Ifsituationsoccur whichare not coveredinthis manual,
use care and goodjudgment.Call 1-800-800-7310 for
CustomerSupportandthe name of your nearestdealer.
Service
1. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand
deadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertain the
bladeand all movingparts havestopped.Disconnect t he
spark plugwire andgroundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkthe bladeand enginemountingbolts at frequent
intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade
for damage(e.g.,bent, cracked,worn) Replacebladewith
the originalequipmentmanufacture's (O.E.M.)bladeonly,
listedin this manual. " Useof partswhichdo not meetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmay leadto improper
performance and compromisesafety!"
4. Lawnedgerbladesare sharpand can cut.Wrapthe blade
or weargloves,and use extracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepall nuts,bolts, andscrewstight to be surethe equip-
mentis insafe workingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir proper
operationregularly.
7. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stop the engine,discon-
nect the sparkplug wire andgroundagainstthe engine.
Thoroughlyinspectthe lawnedgerfor any damage.Repair
the damagebeforestartingandoperatingthe lawnedger.
8. Neverattemptto makea wheel or cuttingheightadjust-
mentwhilethe engine is running.
9. Manycomponentson your new edgercan wearwith
continueduse. For safetyprotection,frequentlycheck
all edgercomponentsandreplaceimmediatelywith
originalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)parts only,
listed inthis manual."Use of parts whichdo not meetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmay lead to improper
performanceand compromisesafety!"
10. Do not changethe enginegovernorsettingor overspeed
the engine.The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafe
operatingspeed of the engine.
11. Maintainor replacesafetylabels,as necessary.
12. Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations. I mproper
disposalof fluidsand materialscan harmthe environment.
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WARNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which, if
not followed, could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and follow all
instructions in this man-
ual before attempting to
operate this machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructions may
result in personal injury.
When you see this
symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read.
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and on the machine.