Rules for safe operation – MTD YM320BV User Manual

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SYMBOL

MEANING

• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning, or
caution. May be used in conjunction
with other symbols or pictographs.

• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and
follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.

• WEAR EYE AND HEARING

PROTECTION

WARNING:

Thrown objects and

loud noise can cause severe eye
injury and hearing loss. Wear eye
protection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989
standards and ear protection when
operating this unit. Use a full face
shield when needed.

• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY

WARNING:

Keep all bystanders,

especially children and pets, at least
50 feet (15 m.) from the operating area.

• UNLEADED FUEL

Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.

• OIL

Refer to operator's manual for the
proper type of oil.

• THROWN OBJECTS AND

ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE
SEVERE INJURY

WARNING: Keep clear of blower
outlet. Never point the blower at
yourself or others. Objects can be
thrown from blower. Do not
operate unit without proper
attachments and guards in place.

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.

SYMBOL

MEANING

• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL

ON / START / RUN

• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL

OFF OR STOP

• HOT SURFACE WARNING

Do not touch a hot muffler or
cylinder. You may get burned. These
parts get extremely hot from
operation. When turned off they
remain hot for a short time.

CHOKE CONTROL

1 •

FULL

choke position.

2 •

PARTIAL

choke position.

3 •

RUN

position.

• BLOWERS – ROTATING

IMPELLER BLADES CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING:

Stop the engine and

allow the impeller to stop before
opening the vacuum door, installing
or changing tubes or bag, or before
cleaning or performing any
maintenance

.

• THROTTLE CONTROL

Indicates “HIGH” or “FASTEST” speed.

• THROTTLE CONTROL

Indicates “IDLE”, “LOW” or
“SLOWEST” speed.

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