Genuine Factory Parts 49M4260G953 Manual Del Operador

Operator's Manual
Vacuum Kit
49M4260G953
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PRODUCT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Assembly Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information
available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Copyright© 2009 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols,
and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not
by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION:
Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
SAFETY ALERT:
Indicates danger, warning or caution. Attention is required in order to
avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER:
Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
NOTE: Advises of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
Read the Operator's Manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
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PART NO. 769-04156 P00
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
WHILE OPERATING
• To reduce the risk of injury associated with thrown objects, wear safety glasses or goggles that are
marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards.
• Never run the unit without the the proper equipment attached. When using this unit, always install
the vacuum tubes and vacuum bag depending on model. Make sure the vacuum bag is completely
zipped closed.
• To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), always wear ear/hearing
protection when operating this unit.
• Wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
• To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear rubber gloves or any other insulated gloves while
operating this unit.
• To reduce the risk of injury associated with objects being drawn into rotating parts, do not wear
loose clothing, jewelry, scarves and the like. Secure hair above shoulder level.
• Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Long sleeve shirts are recommended.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Keep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel.
• Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while engine is running. Debris such as
gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out by the discharge
opening, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose intended.
• Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of injury at a rate for which it was
designed.
• Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.
Always keep proper footing and balance.
• Always hold the unit with a firm grip when operating.
• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the
impeller when it is rotating. Do not operate without guards in place.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dirt, debris,
and anything that may reduce the air flow.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to do the job. Do not run the engine at
high speed when not in use.
• Always stop the engine when operation is delayed or when walking from one location to another.
• Stop the engine for maintenance, repair, to install or remove the blower tubes or vacuum
attachments. The unit must be stopped and the impeller no longer turning to avoid contact with the
rotating blades.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement parts when servicing this unit. These parts
are available from an authorized service dealer. Do not use unauthorized parts, accessories, or
attachments for this unit. Doing so could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit,
and void the unit warranty.
• Never use this unit for spreading chemicals, fertilizers or other substances which may contain toxic
materials.
• Avoid situations that could catch the vacuum bag on fire. Do not operate near an open flame. Do
not vacuum warm ash from fire-places, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc. Do not vacuum discarded
cigars or cigarettes unless the cinders are completely cool.
• The unit is designed to pickup dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do
not attempt to vacuum wet debris and/or standing water as this may result in damage to the
blower/ vacuum. To avoid severe damage to the impeller, do not vacuum metal, broken glass, etc.
SAVE THESE 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.
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:
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.
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Small objects can be propelled at high speed, causing injury. Keep away
from the rotating rotor.
• BLOWERS
WARNING:
Stop the motor and allow the impeller to stop and unplug before
cleaning or performing any maintenance.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
Lower Vacuum
Tube
Vacuum
Bag Strap
Upper Vacuum
Tube
Vacuum Adapter
Vacuum Elbow
Cinch
Strap
Vacuum Bag
Zipper
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