Troy-Bilt TBAH - Manual (Page 3)

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WHILE OPERATING
• Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 ft (15
m) away.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI
Z87.1 standards, and ear/hearing protection when operating this
unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
• Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves, and a long sleeve shirt. Do
not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go
barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Use hedge trimmer properly. Only use this tool for the purpose
intended. Use only for trimming the type of shrub, growth, etc.,
described in the operating instructions.
• Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less likelihood
of injury at a rate for which it was designed.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit towards you.
• Do not overreach, take extra care when working on steep slopes
or inclines. Always keep proper footing and balance.
• DO NOT stand on an unstable support. Do not use on a ladder.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a
firm grip on both the front and rear handle or grips.
• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts.
Do not touch or try to stop the blades when they are moving.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to do
the job. Do not run the engine at high speed when not in use.
• Always stop the engine/motor when operation is delayed or when
walking from one location to another.
• Stop the engine/motor for maintenance, repair, to install or
remove the blades. The unit must be stopped and the blades no
longer moving to avoid injury.
• Always wear heavy gloves when handling, removing, installing or
cleaning the blades.
• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the
engine/motor immediately and check for damage. Have any
damage repaired before attempting further operations.
• Stop the unit IMMEDIATELY if you feel excessive vibration.
Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts,
bolts or damage before continuing. Repair or replace affected
parts as necessary.
• Stop and switch the unit to off for maintenance, repair, or for
changing add-ons or other attachments.
• Maintain hedge trimmer with care. Keep blades sharp at all
times, and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
maintenance instructions. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluid, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or any strong solvents to clean your unit.
• Use only genuine MTD replacement parts and accessories for
this unit. These are available from your authorized service dealer.
Use of any non-MTD parts or accessories could lead to serious
injury to the user or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Allow the unit to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to
secure the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a locked up and dry or high and dry place to
prevent unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach of
children.
• 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 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 unit 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
CAUTION: Blades will coast after the powerhead is
in the “OFF” position.
• 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.
• 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.
SYMBOL MEANING
• 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 standards and ear
protection when operating this unit. Use a full face
shield when needed.
• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler, gear housing or cylinder.
You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot
from operation. They remain hot for a short time after
the unit is turned off.
• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES
MOVING BLADES CAN CAUSE SEVERE
INJURY.
Do not put hands on blades when starting the engine
or while operating hedge trimmer attachment.
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
SYMBOL MEANING
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
Keep all bystanders, especially
children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the
operating area.
• USE BOTH HANDS
Always use both hands while operating the chain
saw. Never use only one hand to operate the saw.