Safe Operation Practices - MTD 159cc Manual Del Operador

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal
safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see
this symbol,
This engine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power
equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
TRAINING
1. Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions on
the engine and the equipment, and in the operator's manuals
before attempting to install and/or operate. Keep this manual
in a safe place for future and regular reference and for
ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know
how to stop the engine and disengage them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate the
equipment. Children 14 and over should read and understand
the warnings and instructions both on the product and in the
manuals and be trained and supervised by an adult.
4. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
5. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children and pets. Stop the engine if anyone enters
the area.
PREPARATION
1. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close fitting slacks
and shirts. Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can be caught in
the moving parts. Never operate the equipment in bare feet
or sandals.
2. Disengage all powered clutch and drive control levers on the
equipment before starting the engine.
3. Never leave the engine running while unattended.
4. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running, except where specifically recommended in the
operator's manual(s).

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

HEED ITS WARNING!
WARNING
DANGER
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care
in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when
gasoline is spilled on yourself and/or your clothes which can
ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
1. When adding fuel, turn engine OFF and let engine cool at
least 5 minutes before removing the fuel cap.
2. Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area.
3. Use only an approved fuel container.
4. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer
bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before filling.
5. If possible, remove equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than
from a fuel pump dispenser nozzle.
6. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
7. Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to full as indicated by the
fuel level indicator installed inside the fuel tank to allow
space for fuel expansion. On some models, a fuel level
indicator may NOT be present, in this instance, fill the tank
no more than 1/2 inch below the bottom of the filler neck to
allow space for fuel expansion.
8. Replace fuel cap and tighten securely.
9. If fuel is spilled, wipe it off the engine and the equipment.
Move equipment to another area and wait 5 minutes before
starting the engine.
10. To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine and equipment free
of grass , leaves or other debris build up. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage and remove any fuel-soaked debris.
11. Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,
and other ignition sources.
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