MTD YARD-MAN YM90 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 3

NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S.
Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by
law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a
spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and maintained for the
prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to
follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor.
If it requires replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE DEALER to install the accessory part #182747 Spark Arrestor.
Read the Operator's Manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 IN U.S. OR 1-800-668-1238 in CANADA
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and
their explanations deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning, or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid
serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
SECTION 1a: RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
California Proposition 65 Warning:
WARNING
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS
PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS
OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
SPARK ARRESTOR
WARNING!
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Before Operating
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
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WARNING: When using the unit, you must
follow the safety rules. For your own safety
and that of bystanders, please read these
instructions before operating the unit.
Please keep the instructions for later use.