MTD 1842, 1438 warranty Safety Symbols, Description

Models: 1842 1438

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Safety Symbols

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

Description

READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S)

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate

DANGER— ROTATING BLADES

Never carry passengers. Never carry children, even with the blades off.

DANGER— ROTATING BLADES

Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.

WARNING— ROTATING BLADES

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.

WARNING—THROWN OBJECTS

This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.

WARNING—THROWN OBJECTS

This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.

BYSTANDERS

Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation.

WARNING— SLOPE OPERATION

Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees.

WARNING— HOT SURFACE

Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and muffler to cool before touching.

DANGER — ROTATING BLADES

To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately.

WARNING— TOWING

Avoid jack-knifing when towing, go slow and make wide turns.

Section 2 — Important Safe Operation Practices

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MTD 1842, 1438 warranty Safety Symbols, Description