Safety And International Symbols; Oil And Fuel Information - MTD Yard Machines Y2900EC Manual De Propietario Y Operador

AFTER USE
• Clean cutting blades with a household cleaner to remove any gum
buildup. Oil the blade with machine oil to prevent rust.
• Lock up and store the cutting blade in an appropriate area to
protect the blade from unauthorized use or damage.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Never store a fueled unit inside a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to
secure the unit while transporting.
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: 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.
• 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.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
• OIL
Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of
oil.
• PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times.
• BRUSHCUTTERS •REPLACE DULL BLADE
Do not sharpen the cutting blade. Sharpening the
blade can cause the blade tip to break off while in
use. This can result in severe personal injury.
OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Gasoline is extremely flammable.
Ignited vapors may explode. Always stop the engine
and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not
smoke while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open
flames at a distance from the area.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION

Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons for the unit
not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, clean unleaded fuel.
Follow the instructions carefully for the proper fuel/oil mixture.
DEFINITION OF BLENDED FUELS
Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as
ethanol, methanol, or MTBE (ether). Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs
water. As little as 1% water in the fuel can make fuel and oil
separate. It forms acids when stored. When using alcohol-blended
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unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach of children.
handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use, see
Cleaning and Storage instructions.
instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them
these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOL MEANING
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially
children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the
operating area.
• CHOKE CONTROL
1. • FULL choke position
2. • PARTIAL choke position
3. • RUN choke position
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER
CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting
attachment shield in place. Keep away from the
rotating cutting attachment.
• SHARP BLADE
WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment
shield. To prevent serious injury, do not touch the
line cutting blade.
• TRIMMER/ BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY
WARNING: Thrown objects and rotating cutter
can cause severe injury. Keep bystanders,
especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m)
away from the cutting area. The cutting
attachment shield must be used when using the
trimmer cutting attachment.