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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!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
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 objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
Training
Preparation
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Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before
attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand,
and follow all instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before operation. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
1.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other
foreign objects which could be tripped over or picked up
and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious
personal injury.
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Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during
operation and while performing an adjustment or repair
to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can
cause serious injury to the eyes.
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Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use
of this machine before operating it.
This machine is a precision piece of power equipment,
not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all
times. Your machine has been designed to perform one
job: to edge lawn. Do not use it for any other purpose.
3.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting
slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms
and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never
operate this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light
weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
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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 4.
and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an
adult.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running, except where specifically recommended in the
operator’s manual.
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Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these
rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this
machine.
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
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.
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury,
stay in operator zone behind handles and keep children,
bystanders, helpers and pets at least 75 feet from lawn
edger while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone
enters area.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
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| Categories | Lawn Mower Manual, MTD Lawn Mower Manuals, MTD Straight Edger Manuals, Straight Edger Manuals |
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| Tags | MTD 550 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | MTD, Lawn Mower |
| Product Type | Walk Behind Mower |
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| Publisher | mtdproducts.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | MTD Products |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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