MTD 692 thru 693 - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
A THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFE'Y INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE
PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YC URSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR POWER LEAF BLOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INv URY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL- ^ HEED ITS WARNING.
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Your power leaf blower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
DANGER: manuai. As with any typ; of power equipment, careiessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury.
I f you vioiate any of these ruies, you may cause serious injury to yourseif or
others.
1. Read this operating and service instruction manual carefu
oughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the
blower.
2. Never allow children to operate this power leaf blower.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, partici
children and pets.
4. Check fuel before starting engine. Do not fill fuel tank inc
engine is running, or while engine is hot. Wipe off any
before starting engine.
5. Do not change engine governor settings.
6 . Do not put hands near rotating parts for any reason.
7. If the power leaf blower should start to vibrate abnormal
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
warning of trouble.
8 . Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain
parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark pli
keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting,
throttle control lever in the stop position.
9. If the power leaf blower should become blocked with de
ly. Be thor- point, shut engine off and wait until the impeller comes to a complete
power leaf stop before attempting to remove the obstruction. Disconnect spark
plug wire to prevent accidental starting.
1 0. Check all bolts for tightness at frequent periods.
ilarly small 11. Never store this power leaf blower with fuel in the tank. Allow engine
to cool before storing in any enclosure.
oors, when 12. Keep bag and equipment free of debris when not in use.
spilled fuel .¡3 Never operate this power leaf blower unless impeller guard and
guard assembly are properly affixed in their places.
14. Never change inlet nozzle or auxiliary hose attachment when engine
is running.
y, stop the 15. The manufacturer recommends that the operator wear safety glass-
^enerallya es or some other suitable eye protection when operating this
machine.
all moving 16. Exercise caution whenever operating leaf blower. Do not allow dis-
g wire and charge to be pointed in the direction of persons.
Also keep ^7
no one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while taking
medication that impairs the senses or reactions.
aris at any
UNPACKING
Remove the leaf blower, hardware pack, loos« parts and all literature from the carton before discarding carton.
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
(See Figure 1)
A (2) Carriage Bolts
B (2) Hand Knobs
C (2) Hex Sems Bolts
A-*-
PARTS IN CARTON
(See Figure 2)
D (1) Upper Handle
E (1) Directional Discharge
FIGURE 1.