Troy-Bilt TB190BV, Operator'S Manual

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing
damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
• Stop the unit and unplug it for maintenance or repair.
• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials.
• Do not force appliance-It will do the job better and with less
likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which if was designed.
• Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves.
• Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while
motor is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc.
could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out by the
discharge opening, damaging unit, property, or causing serious
injury to bystanders or operator.
• Do not operate from unstable surfaces like ladders, trees, slopes or rooftops.
• Never use the Blower/Vacuum without the blower/vacuum tube
and vacuum bag attached.
• Unplug the Blower/Vacuum before attempting to install or remove
the blower/vacuum tube or vacuum bag. The unit must be
unplugged, and the impeller blades stopped to avoid contact
with the rotating blades.
WHILE OPERATING UNIT AS A BLOWER
• SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's
manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
• Never point the blower in the direction of people or pets, or in the
direction of windows. Always direct the blowing debris away from
people, animals, and windows. Use extra caution when blowing
debris near solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc.
WHILE OPERATING UNIT AS A VACUUM
• The unit is designed to pickup dry material such as leaves, grass,
small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not attempt to vacuum wet
debris and/or standing water as this may result in electric shock
and risk of death and/or damage to the blower/ vacuum. To
avoid severe damage to the impeller, do not vacuum metal,
broken glass, etc.
•
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.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
Keep all bystanders,
especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from
the operating area.
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING
CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Keep clear of blower outlet.
Never point the blower at yourself or others. Objects
can be thrown from blower. Do not operate unit
without proper attachments and guards in place.
SYMBOL MEANING
• 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.
• BLOWERS – ROTATING IMPELLER
BLADES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Stop the engine and allow
the impeller to stop before opening the vacuum door,
installing or changing tubes or bag, or before cleaning
or performing any maintenance.
• DO NOT USE IN THE RAIN
WARNING :
Avoid dangerous
environments. Never operate your unit in the rain, or
in damp or wet conditions. Moisture is a shock
hazard.
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
SYMBOL MEANING