Operator's Manual

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or Service Representative provide exact information about
your specific product. The two numbers are stamped into
a plate mounted under the hood near the belt drive.
For your convenience, write the product model and serial
numbers in the space below.
Model No:
Serial No.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product correctly. Reading this manual will
help you and others avoid personal injury and damage to
the product. Although we design, produce and market
safe, state-of-the-art products, you are responsible for
using the product properly and safely. You are also
responsible for training persons, who you allow to use the
product, about safe operation.
The warning system in this manual identifies potential
hazards and has special safety messages that help you and
others avoid personal injury, even death. Danger,
Warning, and Caution are signal words used to identify
the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be
extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if the recommended precautions are not followed.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
Two other words are also used to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information, and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Safety
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety alert symbol, which means
CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal
safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the
instruction may result in personal injury or death.
Safe Operating Practices
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet.
Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious
injury or death.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
Warning
Training
• Read the Operator’s Manual and other training
material. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read
English, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this
material to them.
• Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
• All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
• Never let children or untrained people operate or
service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict
the age of the operator.
• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself,
other people or property.
Preparation
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform
the job. Only use accessories and attachments
approved by the manufacturer.
• Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety
glasses, long pants, safety shoes, and ear protection.
Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in
moving parts.
• Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all objects such as rocks, toys, and wire which
can be thrown by the machine.
• Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
• Use only an approved container
• Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow the engine to cool before
refueling. Do not smoke.
• Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
• Check that the operator’s presence controls, safety
switches, and shields are attached and functioning
properly. Do not operate unless they are functioning
properly.