MTD 599 manual Save These Instructions, Rules For Safe Operation, Safety And International Symbols

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

3. (WARRANTY SYMBOL) serves notice that unless instructions or procedures are followed, any damage will void the warranty and repairs will be at owner’s expense. Service other than user mainte- nance should be performed by a Yard Machines Authorized Service Center. Damage or conditions caused by improper maintenance practices which

render this product inoperable will void the manufac- turer’s warranty.

4.FOR WARRANTY OR SERVICE contact the nearest Yard Machines Authorized Service Center by calling 800# on back cover.

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SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.

SYMBOL	MEANING	SYMBOL	MEANING
	• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL		DANGER: Objects thrown up by
	Indicates danger, warning, or caution.		machine.
	May be used in conjunction with
	other symbols or pictographs.

•WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

•WEAR HEAD, EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION

WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protec- tion meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 stan- dards and ear protection when oper- ating this unit. Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.

•MINIMUM OPERATING DISTANCE

WARNING: Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15meters) away. If approached stop unit immediately.

•DO NOT USE BLADES

WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, do not attach or operate the unit with any type of blade.

Must Be Disposed Of Properly. Local, state, or federal laws may prohibit disposal of Nickel-Cadmium batteries in ordinary trash.

Do not charge cracked or damaged battery.

Do not incinerate the battery, even if it is severely damaged or completely worn out. The battery may explode in fire.

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