MTD Troy-Bilt TB190BV Electric Blower Vacuum Owners Manual

Operator’s Manual Electric Blower-Vacuum TB190BV (for Household Use Only) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For service call 1-800-828-5500, or 1-800-668-1238 in Canada to obtain a list of authorized service dealers near you. For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.troybilt.com. If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department. DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER.

PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE. THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S. PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING. Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer. Before beginning, locate the unit’s model plate. It lists the model and serial numbers of your unit. Refer to the sample plate below and copy the information for future reference. MODEL : S/N : ITEM : TABLE OF CONTENTS Service Information . .1 Rules for Safe Operation . .2 Know Your Unit .4 Assembly Instructions . .5 Operating Instructions . .6 Maintenance and Repair Instructions . .8 Cleaning and Storage .8 Specifications .8 Accessories/Replacement Parts . .8 Warranty Information . .10 Copy the model and parent part number here: Copy the serial number here: 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. 2007 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, Form No. 769-03477 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT: 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. WARNING: CAUTION: 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. 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. 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. 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 1-800-828-5500 IN U.S. OR 1-800-668-1238 in CANADA · IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS · When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS BLOWER VAC SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCE · In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing a doubleinsulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace. POLARIZATION SPECIFICATION · To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The appliance plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way. OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS · Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Failure to do so can result in personal injury to the operator and bystanders, as well as damage to the unit. · Be aware of risk of injury to the head, hands and feet. · Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use. See the Cleaning and Storage instructions. · Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions. WHILE OPERATING · Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light. · Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the switch is in the off position when plugging in the unit.

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