Operator`s manual

Runningengine produces heat.
Engine parts, especially muffler,
become extremely hot. Severe
thermal burns can occur on
contact. Combustibledebris,
such as leaves, grass, brush, etc.,
can catch fire.
* Allow muffler,enginecylinder,andfinsto cool before
touching.
. Keepchildrenawayfromhot or runningengines.They
can sufferburnsfroma hot muffler.
Removeaccumulatedcombustiblesfrommufflerand
cylinderarea.
_ Rotating engine parts can
contactor entangle hands, feet,
hair, clothing,or accessories.
Traumaticamputation or severe
laceration can result.
* Operateequipmentwithguardsin place.
* Keephandsandfeetawayfromrotatingparts.
SafetyAlert
• Tie uplonghairand removejewelry.
• Do notwear loose-fittingclothing,danglingdraw-
stringsor itemsthatcouldbecomecaught.
,__ Rapid retraction of starter cord
(kickback) will pull hand and
arm toward engine faster than
you can let go. Broken bones,
fractures, bruisesor sprains
could result.
• Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntil resis-
tanceisfelt,then pullrapidly.
• Removeall externalequipment/engineloadsbefore
startingengine.
• Directcoupledequipmentcomponentssuchas, but
not limitedto blades,impellers,pulleys,sprockets,
etc.,mustbesecurelyattached.
Safety Label Location
Thislabelwarnsyouof potentialhazardsthat can
causeseriousinjury.Readit carefully.SeeFigure1for
explanationof symbols.
If the labelcomesoffor becomeshardto read,contact
the dealerfor replacement.
International Symbols and Meanings
A
Hot Surface
Toxic Fumes GasolineIs
Flammable
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WARNING
Running engine
produces heat. Engine
parts, especially muf-
fler, become extremely
hot. Severethermal
burns can occur on
contact. Combustible
debris, such as leaves,
grass, brush, etc., can
catch fire.
Rotating engine parts
can contact or entangle
hands, feet. hair.cloth-
ing, or accessories.
Traumaticamputation
or severe laceration
can result.
Rapid retractionof
starter cord (kickback)
will pull hand and
arm toward engine
faster than you can
let go. Broken bones.
fractures, bruises or
sprains could result.
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