Troy-Bilt TB 2142 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
7Section 2 — important Safe operation practiceS
Safety Symbols
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine before attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol Description
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate
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Never carry passengers. Never carry children, even with the blades off.
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Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.
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Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the
blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.
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This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.
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This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.
BYSTANDERS
Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in
operation.
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Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine
and muffler to cool before touching.
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To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover
or grass catcher is in its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately.
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Avoid jack-knifing when towing, go slow and make wide turns.