Troy-Bilt TBR16 - Manual (Page 4)

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Safety Symbols
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine before attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol Description
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate
DANGER — ROTATING BLADES
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away.
DANGER — BYSTANDERS
Do not mow when children or others are around.
Do Not:
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you 1.
could lose your footing or balance.
Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
2.
Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause 3.
slipping.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of small children. Children are often attracted to the
mower and the mowing activity. Children younger than 10 years-
old do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
Keep children 1. younger than 10 years-old out of the
mowing area and under watchful care of a responsible
adult other than the operator.
Be alert and stop mowing if a child or others enter the area.
2.
Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, 3.
doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
your vision of a child who may run into the mower.
Never allow children under 10 years of age to operate this
4.
machine. Children 10 and over should read and understand
the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an
adult.
Service
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wear gloves, and use 1.
extra caution when servicing them.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
2.
equipment is in safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
3.
operation regularly.