Troy-Bilt 657 - Manual (Page 4)

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Service
1. Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are extremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive.
2. Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away from heat
and open flame, and out of the reach of children.
3. Check and add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running.
Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
4. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled
gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire
or explosion.
5. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources
of ignition.
6. Never refuel unit indoors because flammable vapors will
accumulate in the area.
7. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame or spark such as a gas hot water
heater, clothes dryer or furnace.
8. Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the
exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous
gas.
9. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and muffler free of
leaves, grass, and other debris build-up.
10. Clean up fuel and oil spillage. Allow unit to cool at least 5
minutes before storing.
11. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain
the impeller and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep wire away from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting. Do not use
flammable solutions to clean air filter.
12. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
13. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
14. Do not alter or tamper with the engine’s governor setting.
The governor controls the maximum safe operating
speed of the engine. Over-revving the engine is
dangerous and will cause damage to the engine and to
other moving parts of the machine.
WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your leaf blower.
WARNING WARNING
Read owner's manual and all safety
labels on machine before starting and
using machine.
Wear approved safety glasses.
Keep area of operation clear of all
bystanders; particularly small children.
Do not stand in front of discharge or aim
discharge at bystanders, pets, vehicles,
etc.
Keep all shields and guards (e.g.,
discharge chute, air intake guard) in
place and securely attached.
Do not attempt to remove or attach air
intake guard, discharge chute or optional
Hose Kit while engine is running.
Keep long hair and loose clothing away
from air intake openings on front of
Blower Housing.
Muffler and engine get hot and can cause
burns. Do not touch.
Do not fill gas tank while engine is
running. Allow engine to cool at least 2
minutes before refueling.
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TO AVOID INJURY
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REVOLVING BLADES-KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM ALL
OPENINGS. DO NOT REMOVE
BLOWER EXHAUST OR STAND
IN FRONT OF DISCHARGE
AREA WHILE ENGINE IS
RUNNING.
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SAFETY
GLASSES
SHOULD BE
WORN
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