MTD YM400 - Manual (Page 5)

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SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution.
May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictographs.
• WARNING - READ
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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 standards and ear
protection when operating this unit.
Use a full face shield when needed.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders,
especially children and pets, at least
50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.
• OIL
Refer to operator's manual for the
proper type of oil.
SYMBOL MEANING
• THROWN OBJECTS AND
ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Do not operate without
the cutting attachment shield in place.
Keep away from the rotating cutting
attachment.
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler, gear housing
or cylinder. You may get burned. These
parts get extremely hot from operation.
They remain hot for a short time after the
unit is turned off.
• SHARP BLADE
WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting
attachment shield. To prevent serious
injury, do not touch line cutting blade.
• CHOKE CONTROL
A • FULL choke position.
B • PARTIAL choke position.
C • RUN position.