Operating Guide
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California Proposition 65 Warning
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known 
to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other 
reproductive harm.
Safety Precautions
 WARNING: A hazard that could result in death, serious injury, or substantial property damage.
 CAUTION:  A hazard that could result in minor personal injury or property damage.
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WARNING
Explosive Fuel 
can cause fi res 
and severe 
burns.
Do not fi ll fuel 
tank while 
engine is hot or 
running.
Gasoline is extremely 
fl ammable and its vapors 
can explode if ignited. 
Store gasoline only in 
approved containers, in 
well ventilated, unoccupied 
buildings, away from sparks 
or fl ames. Spilled fuel 
could ignite if it comes in 
contact with hot parts or 
sparks from ignition. Never 
use gasoline as a cleaning 
agent.
WARNING
Hot Parts can 
cause severe 
burns.
Do not touch 
engine while 
operating or just 
after stopping.
Never operate engine with 
heat shields or guards 
removed.
WARNING
Rotating Parts 
can cause 
severe injury.
Stay away while 
engine is in 
operation.
Keep hands, feet, hair, 
and clothing away from all 
moving parts to prevent 
injury. Never operate engine 
with covers, shrouds, or 
guards removed.
WARNING
Accidental 
Starts can cause 
severe injury or 
death.
Disconnect and 
ground spark 
plug lead(s)
before servicing.
Before working on engine or 
equipment, disable engine 
as follows: 1) Disconnect 
spark plug lead(s). 2) 
Disconnect negative (–) 
battery cable from battery.
WARNING
Carbon 
Monoxide can 
cause severe 
nausea, fainting 
or death.
Avoid inhaling 
exhaust fumes.
Engine exhaust gases 
contain poisonous carbon 
monoxide. Carbon 
monoxide is odorless, 
colorless, and can cause 
death if inhaled.
CAUTION
Electrical Shock 
can cause injury.
Do not touch 
wires while 
engine is 
running.
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains chemicals known to State of California to 
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.








