Troy-Bilt 24A-070F766 User Manual

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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.

 

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.

 This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation 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 hands and feet and throwing objects. 
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

1.

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 
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.

2.

Be familiar with all controls and their proper 
operation. Know how to stop the machine and 
disengage them quickly.

3.

Never allow children under 16 years old to operate 
this machine. Children 16 years old and over 
should read and understand the operation 
instructions and safety rules in this manual and 
should be trained and supervised by a parent.

4.

Never allow adults to operate this machine without 
proper instruction.

5.

Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at 
least 75 feet from the machine while it is in 
operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

6.

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly 
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon 
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

7.

Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in 
the feeding chambers and discharge opening. 
Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate 
fingers, hands, and feet.

8.

Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or 
discharge opening, remove or empty vacuum 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.

1.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment 
is to 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. 

2.

Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles 
during operation or while performing an adjustment 
or repair, to protect eyes. Thrown objects which 
ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.

3.

Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-
fitting 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.

4.

Before starting, check all bolts and screws for 
proper tightness to be sure the machine is in safe 
working condition. Also, visually inspect machine 
for any damage at frequent intervals.

5.

Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, 
as necessary.

6.

To avoid personal injury or property damage use 
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is 
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. 
Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is 
spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. 
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and 

other sources of ignition.

c.

Never fuel machine indoors.

d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the 

engine is hot or running.

e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes 

before refueling.

f.

Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more 
than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to 
provide space for fuel expansion.

g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine 

and equipment. Move machine to another 
area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the 
engine.

i.

Never store the machine or fuel container 
inside where there is an open flame, spark, 
or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, 
space heater, clothes dryer, etc.)