Safe Operation Practices; California Proposition - Troy-Bilt TB 672 Manual Del Operador

Important Safe Operation Practices
WARNING!
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of
yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!
WARNING!
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER!
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment,
carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and
throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Operation
General Operation:
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions
on the machine and in the manual(s) before
attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future and regular
reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper
operation. Know how to stop the machine and
disengage them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 14 years of age to
operate this machine. Children 14 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.
4. This leaf blower is a powerful tool, not a
plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution
at all times. It has been designed to perform
one job; to blow leaves. Do not use it for any
other purpose.
5. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets. Stop the
engine when they enter the machine's vicinity
6. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles
during operation and while performing an
adjustment or repair to protect eyes from
debris or foreign objects that may be thrown
from machine.
7. Wear close fitting slacks and shirt. Shirt
and slacks that cover the arms and legs are
recommended. Do not wear loose fitting
clothes or jewelry and secure hair so it is above
shoulder level. They can be caught in moving
parts.
8. Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
9. Never place your hands or any part of your
body or clothing near rotating parts. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
Never insert your hands, fingers, feet, or
any other part of your body or clothing into
the discharge or air intake openings as the
rotating impeller inside the housing can cause
serious injury.
10. Never operate machine without directional
discharge chute and plastic impeller guard
properly affixed to machine. These devices
shield the operator from accidental contact
with the rotating impeller.

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11. Keep all guards and safety devices in place and
operating properly.
12. Exercise caution when operating blower. Do not
allow the directional discharge chute to point in
the direction of bystanders or pets.
13. If your machine should start making an unusual
noise or vibration, immediately stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire and move
the wire away from the spark plug. Allow the
machine to cool and perform the following
steps:
a. Inspect for damage.
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c. Check for any loose parts and tighten to
assure continued safe operation.
14. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a
burn. Do not touch.
15. Do not allow leaves or other debris to build up
on engine's muffler. The debris could ignite and
cause a fire.
16. Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover
over carburetor air intake is removed, except for
adjustment. Removal of such parts could create
a fire hazard.
17. Only use accessories approved for this machine
by the manufacturer. Read, understand, and
follow all instructions provided with the
approved accessory.
18. Only operate machine in daylight or good
artificial light. Do not operate machine in dark
areas where your vision may be impaired.
19. Never pick up or carry machine while the
engine is running.
20. If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. Contact
Customer Support for assistance or the name of
the nearest service dealer.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert
to the presence of small children. Children are often
attracted to the blowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the work area and under
the watchful eye of a responsible adult other
than the operator.
2. Be alert and turn the machine off if a child
enters the area.
3. Never allow children under the age of 14 to
operate the leaf blower.
Service
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1. To avoid personal injury or property damage
use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury
can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself
or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your
skin and change clothes immediately.
2. Use only an approved gasoline container.
3. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always
place containers on the ground away from
your vehicle before filling.
4. Remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
such equipment on a trailer with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
5. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times
until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle
lock-open device.
6. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and
other sources
of ignition.
7. Never fuel machine indoors because
flammable vapors will accumulate in the area.
8. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine
is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least
two minutes before refueling.
9. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more
than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to
provide for fuel expansion.
10. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
11. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and
equipment. Move machine to another area.
Wait five (5) minutes before starting engine.
12. Never store machine or fuel container near an
open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water
heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or
other gas appliances.
13. To reduce fire hazard, keep blower free of
grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean
up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel-
soaked debris.
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