Manual

RULES FOR SAFEOPERATION
NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon, and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and
the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon, and Washington require by law that certain internal com-
bustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective
working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local
authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a
fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor. If it requires replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE DEALER to install
the Accessory Part #182747 Spark Arrestor.
Read the Operator's Manual(s) 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 1-800-520-5520
• SAFETY SYMBOLS •
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
SAFETYALERTSYMBOL:Indicates danger, warn- 1
ing or caution. Attention is required in order to [
avoid Serious personal injury. May be used in I
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. [
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will 1
result in serious injury to yourself or to others. I
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce I
the riskoffire, electric shockand personal injury. J
SYMBOL MEANING
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can
result in injury to yourself and others. Always fol-
low the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
f re, e ectr c shock, and persona njury. J
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may I
• • result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety I
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and persona njury.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •
READALL INSTRUCTIONS
I1_ WARNING: When using the unit, you must fol-
low the safety rules, Please read these instruc- I
tions before operating the unit in order to [
ensure the safety of the Operator and any I
bystanders. Please keep these instructions for
later use. I
BEFORE OPERATING
• Read the instructions carefully. Become familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Children under the age of 15 must not use the unit; teens
may operate the unit with adult guidance.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check for
fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure.
Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any
way. Do not operate with loose or damaged parts.
• Be aware of the potential risk of injury to your head, hands
and feet.
Clear the area to be cultivated before each use. Remove
rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string and other objects
which may be thrown by the unit. Clear the area of children,
bystanders and pets; keep them outside a 50-foot (15 m.)
radius, at a minimum. Even then, they are still at risk from
thrown objects. Encourage bystanders to wear eye protec-
tion. If you are approached, stop the unit immediately.
Squeeze the throttle control and make sure that it auto-
matically returns to the idle position. Make all adjustments
or repairs before using the unit.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS UNITS
• Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and
approved for the storage of such materials.
• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not
start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable and
its vapors Can explode if ignited. Follow the
ensuing precautions.
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