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Operating Instructions
⚠WARNING
 Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
 Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
 Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.
 Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
 Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation, or laceration.
⚠CAUTION
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
Operating at an altitude of greater than 2000 feet (610 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.
Starting the Engine
1. Move the fuel shut-off to the ON position.