Troy-Bilt TB144 Manual Del Operador página 3

• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose intended.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit towards
you.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
Take extra care when working on steep slopes or inclines.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a
firm grip on the grips.
• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts.
Do not touch or try to stop the tines when they are rotating.
• Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely
hot from operation, even after the unit is turned off.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to
cultivate. Do not run the engine at high speed when you are
not cultivating.
• Always stop the engine when cultivating is delayed or when
walking from one cultivating location to another.
• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop
the engine immediately and check for damage. Do not
operate before repairing damage. Do not operate the unit
with loose or damaged parts.
• Stop the unit, switch the engine to off, and disconnect the
spark plug for maintenance or repair.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement parts
and accessories for this unit. These are available from your
authorized service dealer. Use of any unauthorized parts or
accessories could lead to serious injury to the user, or
damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
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
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used
in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
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:
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.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.
• OIL
Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the
operating area.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
Read the operator's manual(s) and
Thrown objects and loud noise
Keep all bystanders, especially
• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may
become lodged between the tines and guard.
• To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty muffler and spark
arrestor, keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves,
excessive grease or carbon build up.
AFTER USE
• Clean tines with a household cleaner to remove any gum
buildup. Oil the tines with machine oil to prevent rust.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Never store a fueled unit inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure
to secure the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent
unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each
use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan
them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOL MEANING
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot surface. You may get burned.
These parts get extremely hot from operation. They
remain hot for a short time after the unit is turned off.
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER
CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
attachment shield in place. Keep away from the
rotating cutting attachment.
• CHOKE CONTROL
1. • FULL choke position
2. • PARTIAL choke position
3. • RUN choke position
• GARDEN CULTIVATORS – ROTATING TINES
CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
to stop before installing or removing tines, or
before cleaning or performing any maintenance.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating tines.
Do not operate without the cutting
Stop the engine and allow the tines
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