User manual MTD 3100-7

[. . . ] Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. Inside Back Cover PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. copyright© 2005 MTD SOUTHWEST INC , All Rights Reserved. [. . . ] Using improperly mixed fuel can severely damage the engine. Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. WARNING: WARNING: Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated outdoor area. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate. nOTE: Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance to Federal , State and Local regulations. 11 STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated outdoor area. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while starting. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust and grass could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out by the discharge opening. € Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can work close to the ground. € Clean up after using blowers and other equipment. To avoid serious personal injury, wear goggles or safety glasses at all times when operating this unit. wear a face mask or dust mask in dusty locations. € If the conditions are dusty, the operator is wearing a dust mask or face mask WARNING: OPERATING AS A BLOWER 1 Use the blower for trees, shrubs, flower beds and hard-to-clean areas (Fig. Use the unit around buildings and for other normal cleaning procedures (Fig. Use the blower around walls, overhangs, fences and screens (Fig. € The unit is in good working condition • The tubes and guards are in place and secure To prevent serious personal injury or damage to the unit, make sure blower tubes or vacuum tubes and the vacuum bag are in place before you operate the unit. WARNING: OPERATING TIPS • Be sure the vacuum bag is zipped closed before operating the unit. € Assure the unit is not directed at anybody or any loose debris before starting the unit. € Verify that the unit is in good working condition. [. . . ] Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance or durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repair and will not reduce the warranty obligations of the manufacturer • The following components are included in the emission related warranty of the engine, air filter, carburetor, primer, fuel lines, fuel pick up/ fuel filter, ignition module, spark plug and muffler. 21 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. [. . . ]