MTD 450 Serie Manual Del Operador página 4

WARNING
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out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
not followed,could
endangerthe personal
i safety and/or property
I ofyourselfand others.
Read and follow all
instructionsin this
manual beforeat-
temptingto operate
i this machine. Failure
I to complywith these
instructionsmay result
i in personalinjury.When
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i Your Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to personswho read.
i understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
i in this manual
and on the machine.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation 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 hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failureto observe the following safety instructions c ould result in serious injuryor death.
Training
1. Read,understand,and followall instructionson the ma- 1.
chine andin the manual(s)beforeattemptingto assemble
andoperate.Keepthis manualina safe placefor future
and regularreferenceand for orderingreplacementparts.
2. Be familiarwith all controls andtheir proper operation. 2.
Know howto stop the machineanddisengagethem
quickly.
3. Neverallow childrenunder 16years oldto operatethis
machine.Children 16years old andovershould read and 3.
understandthe operationinstructionsandsafety rulesin
this manualand shouldbe trainedand supervisedbya
parent.
4. Neverallow adultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction. 4.
5. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,and childrenat least
75 feetfrom the machinewhile it is in operation.Stop
machineif anyoneentersthe area.
6. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea. 5.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbon monoxide,an odorless
anddeadly gas. 6.
7. Do not put hands andfeet near rotatingparts or in the
feedingchambersanddischargeopening.Contactwith
the rotatingimpellercan amputatefingers,hands,and
feet.
8. Neverattemptto unclogeither the feed intakeor
dischargeopening, removeor empty bag,or inspectand
repairthe machinewhilethe engineis running.Shutthe
engineoff andwait until all moving partshavecometo a
completestop. Disconnectthe spark plug wire andground
it againstthe engine.
Preparation
Thoroughlyinspectthe area wherethe equipmentis to
be used. Removeall rocks,bottles,cans, or otherforeign
objectswhichcould be pickedup or thrown andcause
personalinjury or damageto the machine.
Alwayswearsafetyglasses or safetygogglesduringopera-
tion or whileperformingan adjustmentor repair,to protect
eyes. Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan cause serious
injury to the eyes.
Wearsturdy, rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting
slacksandshirts. Loosefitting clothesor jewelrycan be
caught in movableparts. Neveroperatethis machine
in barefeet or sandals.Wear leatherwork gloves when
feedingmaterialin the chipperchute.
Beforestarting,check all bolts and screwsfor propertight-
nessto be surethe machineis in safe workingcondition.
Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor any damageat frequent
intervals.
Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionslabels,as
necessary.
Toavoid personalinjury or propertydamage use extreme
care inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable
andthe vaporsare explosive.Serious personalinjury can
occurwhen gasolineis spilledon yourself or your clothes
whichcan ignite.Washyour skinand changeclothes
immediately.
a. Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipes,andother
sourcesof ignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegas cap or add fuel whilethe engineis hot
or running.
e. Allow engineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-
ing.
f. Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltank to no morethan 1/2
inch belowbottomof filler neckto providespacefor fuel
expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtighten securely.
h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off the engine and equip-
ment. Movemachineto another area.Wait 5 minutes
beforestartingthe engine.
i. Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinside where
there is an openflame, spark,or pilot light (e.g.furnace,
waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryer,etc.)
j. Toreducea fire hazard,keepmachinefree of grass,
leaves,or otherdebris build-up.Clean up oil or fuel
spillageand removeanyfuel soakeddebris.
k. Allow machineto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.
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