MTD 450 Serie Manual Del Operador página 3

16. Never pick up or carry machine while the
engine is running.
17. If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgement.
Contact Customer Support for assistance and
the name of the nearest service dealer.
18. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
19. Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake
or discharge opening, remove or empty bag,
or inspect and repair the machine while the
engine is running. Shut the engine off and
wait until all moving parts have come to a
complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground it against the engine.
20. If the machine should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine and checck
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning sign of trouble.
21. Stop the engine when leaving the operating
position, and when making any repairs,
adjustments, and inspections.
22. Take all possible precautions as recommended
by the manufacturer when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage power take-
off, shift into neutral, stop the engine, and
remove the key.
23. Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
24. Never operate the machine at high transport
speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.
25. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
the machine towards you.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
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
WARNING:
Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the machine.
2. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness
at frequent intervals to keep the machine
in safe working condition. Also, visually
inspect machine for any damage and repair,
if needed.
3. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop
the engine and make certain the impeller and
all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and ground it against the
engine to prevent unintended starting.
4. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices
in place and operating properly.
5. Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
6. Follow this manual for safe loading,
unloading, transporting, and storage of this
machine.
7. Never store the machine or fuel container
inside where there is an open flame, spark
or pilot light such as a water heater, furnace,
clothes dryer, etc.
8. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes
before storing.
9. Always refer to the operator's manual for
proper instructions on off-season storage.
10. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this
outdoors.
11. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations
for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
12. According to the Consumer Products
Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this
Average Useful Life
product has an
(7) years, or 60 hours of operation. At the end
Average Useful Life
of the
inspected annually by an authorized service
dealer to ensure that all mechanical and
safety systems are working properly and not
worn excessively. Failure to do so can result in
accidents, injuries or death.
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate
WARNING— ROTATING BLADES
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades inside
BYSTANDERS
Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine
if anyone enters the area.
WARNING— THROWN DEBRIS
Never operate without the chute deflector properly attached to the machine.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles when operating this machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify
engine in any way. Tampering with the governor
setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to
operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory
setting of engine governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California
and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE
(Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate
on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include
the following emission control systems: Engine
Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary
Air Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so
equipped.
Spark Arrestor
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in
effective working order by the operator. In the State
of California the above is required by law (Section
4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands.
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through
your nearest engine authorized service dealer or
contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131
of seven Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
have the machine
Description
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ection mportant
WARNING:
This machine is equipped
with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered,
brushcovered or grass-covered land
unless the engine's exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrestor meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any).
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