ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating parts during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body parts.
ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch points.
DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or service.
NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is running.
DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry and tie back hair that may get caught in rotating parts.
Keep children and people away from unit during operation.
Never direct discharge towards persons or property that may be injured or damaged by thrown objects. Use extreme caution on gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
Deflected materials can cause injury and property damage.
Always stand clear of the discharge area when operating this unit.
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury or death. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Always provide good ventilation.
Service
Before cleaning, removing clogs or making any inspections, repairs, etc.: disengage clutch(es), stop unit and engine, remove key, allow moving parts to stop. Allow hot parts to cool.
Before tipping unit up onto housing, remove enough fuel so no spills will occur. Ensure unit is secure and will not tip over during maintenance.
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. Handle with care. Use an approved fuel container.
NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames. ALWAYS allow engine to cool before servicing.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot from operation.
NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors.
Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel.
ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating condition. Damaged or worn out muffler can cause fire or explosion.
Keep all hardware properly tightened.
Cleaning
Keep unit free of ice or other debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
Storage
For unit storage or extended storage:
•NEVER store with fuel in fuel tank, inside a building where any ignition sources are present.
•Allow engine to cool completely.
•For extended storage, clean unit thoroughly. See Engine Manual for proper storage.
Transport
Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto trailer or truck.
Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER secure from rods or linkages that could be damaged.
DO NOT transport machine while engine is running.
Spark Arrester
This product is equipped with an internal combustion type engine. DO NOT use unit on or near any unimproved,
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