MTD 24A-45M3000, Operator'S Manual

Important Safe Operation Practices

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Training

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 

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machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to 
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for 
future and regular reference and for ordering replacement 
parts. 
Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. 

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Know how to stop the machine and disengage them 
quickly.
Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate this 

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machine. Children 16 and over should read and understand 
the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual 
and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an 
adult.
Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper 

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instruction.
Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet from 

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the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if 
anyone enters the area.
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. 

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Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless 
and deadly gas.
Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the 

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feeding chambers and discharge opening. Contact with 
the rotating impeller can amputate fingers, hands, and 
feet.

Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge 

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opening, remove or empty bag, or inspect and repair the 
machine while the engine is running. Shut the engine off 
and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete 
stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against 
the engine.

Preparation

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to 

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be used. Remove all rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign 
objects which could be picked up or thrown and cause 
personal injury or damage to the machine. 
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during 

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operation and while performing an adjustment or repair, 
to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can 
cause serious injury to the eyes.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting 

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slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can be 
caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine 
in bare feet or sandals. Wear leather work gloves when 
feeding material in the chipper chute.
Before starting, check all bolts and screws for proper 

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tightness to be sure the machine is in safe working 
condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage at 
frequent intervals.
Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, as 

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necessary.

WARNING: 

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, 

could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow 
all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply 
with these instructions may result in personal injury. 
When you see this symbol. 

HEED ITS WARNING!

DANGER: 

This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in 

this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the 
operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands, 
toes and feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could 
result in serious injury or death.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING: 

Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components 

contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects 
or other reproductive harm.