MTD BV3100 RUN, •OIL, FULL, SYMBOL, SYMBOL, MEANING, MEANING, •PRIMER, PARTIAL, WARNING:, WARNING:, WARNING:, WARNING:, •CHOKE CONTROL, IGNITION SWITCH

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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		• IGNITION SWITCH
	Indicates danger, warning, or		ON / START / RUN
	caution. 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 EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION

WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.

•KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY

WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 15 meters (50 ft.)

from the operating area.

•PRIMER

Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times.

•UNLEADED PETROL

Always use clean, fresh unleaded petrol.

•OIL

Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil.

•THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING: Keep clear of blower outlet. Never point the blower at yourself or others. Objects can be thrown from blower. Do not operate unit without proper attachments and guards in place.

•IGNITION SWITCH OFF or STOP

•HOT SURFACE WARNING

Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time.

•CHOKE CONTROL

A • FULL choke position.

B • PARTIAL choke position. C • RUN position.

•BLOWERS AND BLOWER/VACUUMS – ROTATING IMPELLER BLADES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING: Stop the engine and allow the impeller to stop before installing or changing tubes or bag, or before cleaning or performing any maintenance.

•BLOWER/VACUUM MODECHANGE-OVER LEVER

A - Vacuum mode

B - Blower mode

•THROTTLE CONTROL

Indicates “HIGH” or “FASTEST” speed.

•THROTTLE CONTROL

Indicates “IDLE,” “LOW” or “SLOWEST” speed.

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