Manual

WARNING: To guard against injury, basic
safety precautions should be observed,
includingthe following rules for safe operation:
The purpose of safety symbols isto attract your attention
to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their expla-
nations, deserve your careful attention and understand-
ing. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate
any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are
not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
,_ SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates
danger, warning, or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
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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.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning
can result in serious injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety precautions
to reduce the riskof fire, electric shock, and
personal injury.
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CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning
may result in property damage or personal
minor or moderate injuryto yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce
the risk of fire, electricshock, and personal
injury.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
• Read the instructionscarefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use
the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.
• All guards and safety attachments must be installed
properly before operating the unit.
• 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 the
unit with loose or damaged parts.
• Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit.
Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such
as glass, wire, etc.
• Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets.
At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders and pets
outside a 50 ft. (15 m.) radius; there still may be a risk
to bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders should
be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are
approached, stop the unit immediately.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS UNITS
WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors
can explode if ignited. Take the following precautions:
• 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 untilfuel vapors dissipate.
• Always stop the engine and allow itto cool before
filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel
tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never
operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure
in the tank.
• Mix and add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area
outdoors where there are no sparks or flames. Slowly
remove the fuel cap only after stopping engine. Do not
smoke while fueling or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled
fuel from the unit immediately.
• Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.! m) from the fueling
source and site before starting the engine, Do not
smoke, keep sparks and open flames from the area
while adding fuel or operating the unit.
WHILE OPERATING
• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate this
unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors.
• To reduce the risk of injury associated with thrown
objects, wear safety glasses or goggles that are
marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards,
• To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with
sound level(s), always wear ear/hearing protection
when operating this unit.
• Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not
wear, short pants, sandals or go barefoot.
• To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear rubber
gloves or any other insulated gloves while operating
this unit.
• To reduce the risk of injury associated with objects
being drawn into rotating parts, do not wear loose
clothing, jewelry, scarves, and the like. Secure hair
above shoulder level.
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