MTD BV3100 - Manual (Page 4)

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
GB4
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 15 meters (50 ft.)
from the operating area.
• PRIMER
Push primer bulb, fully and slowly,
10 times.
• UNLEADED PETROL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded
petrol.
• OIL
Refer to operator's manual for the
proper type of oil.
• THROWN OBJECTS 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.
SYMBOL MEANING
• IGNITION SWITCH
ON / START / RUN
• IGNITION SWITCH
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 AND
BLOWER/VACUUMS –
ROTATING IMPELLER BLADES
CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Stop the engine and
allow the impeller to stop before
installing or changing tubes or
bag, or before cleaning or
performing any maintenance.
• BLOWER/VACUUM MODE
CHANGE-OVER LEVER
A - Vacuum mode
B - Blower mode
• THROTTLE CONTROL
Indicates “HIGH” or “FASTEST”
speed.
• THROTTLE CONTROL
Indicates “IDLE,” “LOW” or
“SLOWEST” speed.
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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.