Safety - Troy-Bilt 47260 Owner/Operator Manua

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Safety
4. Familiarize yourself with all of
the safety and operating decals on
this equipment and on any of its
attachments or accessories.
S. Do not run engine in an en-
closed area. Engine exhaust con-
tains carbon monoxide gas, a
deadly poison that is odorless, col-
orless, and tasteless. Do not oper-
ate this equipment near buildings,
windows, or air conditioners.
6. Do not allow hands or any
other part of the body or clothing
inside the vacuum inlet, chipper
chute, discharge deflector, or near
any moving part.
Cutting blades
begin to rotate
when engine
starts and slow
down gradually
after engine is
shut off.
WARNING TO ALL CALIFORNIA
AND OTHER POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
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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-
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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.
1. Read this Owner/Operator
Manual and the separate Engine
Owner's Manual carefully before
operating this equipment. Be
completely familiar with the con-
trols and the proper use of this
equipment.
2. Never allow children or un-
trained adults to operate this
equipment.
3. Keep the area of operation clear
of all persons, particularly small
children, and pets. Keep by-
standers at least 25 feet away from
the area of operation.
TRAINING
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.
Please read and follow all of
the safety rules in this Safety
Section. Failure to comply
could result in serious personal
injury or property damage.
If you should lend this equip-
ment to another person, make
sure that he or she reads, un-
derstands, 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.
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