Product Manual

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⚠CAUTION
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
Operating at an altitude of greater than 3280 feet (1000 meters) may affect your engines performance,
fuel consumption, and emissions. To remain emissions compliant and improve engine performance at
higher altitudes, a high-altitude kit is required. A high-altitude kit includes a carburetor jet resized to
help correct air / fuel mixture at altitude. To order a high-altitude kit or if you have additional questions,
go to www.northerntool.com or contact us at 1-866-443-2576. Please note, engines with the high-
altitude kit installed operated at lower altitudes could cause severe engine damage and affect
emissions compliance. When modified, a tag or decal should be added to the product stating that a
high-altitude kit was installed and to remind you to re-service the carburetor (re-jet) when operating in
lower altitude environments.
Important Safety Information
⚠WARNING
 Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury
or property damage.
 The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be
aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
 Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
 Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product
was designed.
 Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. This
product will be safer and do a better job at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use
this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
 Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
⚠WARNING
WORK AREA SAFETY
 Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas
may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
 Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may ignite the
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
 Keep children and bystanders 20 ft from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow