Troy-Bilt TBGC - Manual (Page 5)

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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.
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: The operation of any power tool can be the source of thrown objects and loud noise
which can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Always wear safety glasses or goggles eye
protection meeting ANSI Z87.1 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.
• THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Do not operate unit without proper attachments and guards in place.
• GARDEN CULTIVATORS – ROTATING TINES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Stop the engine/motor and allow the tines to stop before installing or removing
tines, or before cleaning or performing any maintenance. Keep hands and feet away from rotating
tines.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• Clean the tines with a hose and water. Wipe the tines
with a light machine oil to prevent rust.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
Clean after each use.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use
them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
unit, also loan them these instructions.
• Only qualified personnel should perform any repairs
or maintenance procedures that are not described
in this manual.
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and other
bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
• Inside a building store the machine away from ignition
sources. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• Always refer to the Operator’s Manual instructions for
important details if the cultivator is to be stored for an
extended period.
• Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you have
the proper tools, and instructions for disassembly and
repair of the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS