RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

EXPLANATION OF NOTE, WARNING, and WARRANTY SYMBOL

1.A NOTE is used to convey additional information, or highlight a particular explanation, or to expand a step instruction.

2.A WARNING identifies a procedure which, if not undertaken or if improperly done, can result in a serious personal injury or damage to the unit and/or both.

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 maintenance should be performed by a Troy-Bilt Authorized Service Center. Damage or conditions caused by improper maintenance practices which render this product inoperable will void the manufacturer’s warranty.

4.FOR WARRANTY OR SERVICE contact the nearest Troy-Bilt Authorized Service Center by calling the 800# on the back cover of this manual.

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INSTRUCTIONS

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.

SYMBOLMEANING

噝 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

噝 READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

WARNING: 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.

噝 WEAR EYE, HEARING

AND  HARDHAT 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. Wear a hard hat. Use a full face shield when needed.

噝 MINIMUM OPERATING

DISTANCE

WARNING: Keep

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

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