Operating - MTD 020 Serie Manual De Instrucciones

6. Never operate mower in bare feet, sandals, slippery or
light-weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
7. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1" (2.5
cm) below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel
expansion.
8. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
9. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this
mower by the mower manufacturer. Read, understand
and follow all instructions provided with the approved
accessory or attachment.

Operating

1. Data indicates that operators, age 65 years and above, are
involved in a large percentage of mower-related injuries.
These operators should evaluate their ability to operate
the mower safely enough to protect themselves and others
from serious injury.
2. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled
over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping.
Do not hold on to the mower if you are losing your balance
or footing; immediately release the handle.
3. Never pull the mower back toward you while you are
walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall or
obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping
and then follow these steps:
d. Step back from mower to fully extend your arms.
e. Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.
f. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way
toward you.
g. Repeat these steps as needed.
8. Do not engage the drive control (if equipped) while
starting engine.
9. The blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to
bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device
inoperative and may result in personal injury through
contact with the rotating blade. The blade control must
operate freely in both directions and automatically return
to the disengaged (off) position when released. The
cutting blade continues to rotate for up to three seconds
after the blade control is released. Never place any part of
the body in the blade area until you are certain the blade
has stopped rotating.
10. If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
11. Never operate mower without the proper trail shield,
discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control or other safety
protective devices in place and working. Never operate
mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can
result in personal injury.
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12. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance
is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord
(kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than
you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
13. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the
cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate
hands and feet.
14. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain or hidden objects could cause a slip
and/or trip accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
15. Your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a
height no more than 7" (17.5 cm). Do not attempt to mow
through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of
dry leaves.
16. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material
toward roads, sidewalks, helpers and the like. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction which
may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the
operator.
17. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to
a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to
rotate for up to three seconds after the blade control is
released. Never place any part of the body in the blade area
until you are certain the engine is off and the blade has
stopped rotating.
18. A missing or damaged discharge door, chute or mulch plug
can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries.
19. Do not operate the mower without the discharge door,
chute, mulch plug or the entire grass catcher in its proper
place.
20. Stop the mower blade when crossing gravel drives, walks,
or roads and while not cutting grass.
21. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
22. Do not operate the mower while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
23. The muffler and engine become very hot and can cause
serious burn injuries. Do not touch. Allow the mower to
cool for at least five minutes before storing or attempting
any service.
24. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.