4.Never operate with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury.
5.Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
6.Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
7.Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
8.Never operate this machine without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk, never run.
9.Do not operate this machine if it has been dropped or damaged. Return machine to your nearest authorized servicing dealer for examination and repair.
10.Do not operate this machine with a damaged or excessively worn cutting blade.
11.Never attempt to clear material from the blade guard while the engine is running. Shut the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
12.Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to edge at too fast of a rate.
13.Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, terrain etc. Always push slowly over rough surfaces. Do not use this machine on gravel surfaces.
14.Do not operate machine in rain or wet soil conditions.
15.Always operate machine from behind the handles and position yourself where the direct line of sight to cutting blade is blocked by guards.
16.Always stop engine when edging or trimming is delayed or when transporting machine from one location to another.
17.Never leave a running machine unattended. Stop the engine, disconnect spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
18.Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury.
19.If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact an authorized MTD service dealer or telephone
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1.Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
2.Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
3.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.
4.Do not change the engine governor setting or over- speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
5.The blade, blade guard and debris shield are subject to wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently check all components and replace with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”
6.Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
7.Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
8.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.
9.Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper instructions on
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.
KEEP AWAY — ROTATING BLADE
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