Safety Symbols - MTD 179cc Notice D'utilisation

5. Do not change the engine governor
settings or over-speed the engine. The
governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
6. Maintain and replace safety and
instruction labels as necessary.
7. Always refer to the operator's manual for
important details if the machine is to be
stored for an extended period of time.
8. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this
outdoors.
9. Observe proper disposal laws and
regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the
environment.

Safety Symbols

This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before
attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol
WARNING!
warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
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Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify
engine in any way. Tampering with the governor
setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it
to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with
factory setting of engine governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with
California and federal EPA emission regulations
for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are
certified to operate on regular unleaded
gasoline, and may include the following
emission control systems: Engine Modification
(EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air
Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so
equipped.
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate
WARNING—GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE
Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
WARNING— CARBON MONOXIDE
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING— ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Do not use the engine's electric starter in the rain
WARNING— HOT SURFACE
Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and muffler to cool
before touching.
Your Responsibility — Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Spark Arrestor
WARNING:
This machine is
equipped with an internal combustion
engine and should not be used on or
near any unimproved forest-covered, brush
covered or grass-covered land unless the
engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest engine authorized service
dealer.