Billy Goat VQ802SPH, VQ1002SP Warning Do, 108 dB, Sound, Vibration, In The Interest Of Safety

5IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL & ENGINE MANUAL.”

THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY.

WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: DO NOT				13. DO NOT tamper with governor springs,				21. DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder, or
								fins because contact may cause burns.
1. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area.				governor links or other parts which may				22. DO NOT run engine without air cleaner
				change the governed engine speed.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an								or air cleaner cover.
odorless and deadly poison.				14. DO NOT tamper with the engine speed				23. DO NOT operate during excessive
2. DO NOT place hands or feet near moving				selected by the engine manufacturer.				vibration!
or rotating parts.				15. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug				24. DO NOT leave machine unattended
								while in operation.
				or spark plug wire removed. Use an
3. DO NOT store, spill or use gasoline near
				approved tester.				25. DO NOT park machine on a steep grade
an open flame, or devices such as a stove,
								or slope.
furnace, or water heater which use a pilot				16. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug
light or devices which can create a spark.				removed. If engine is flooded, place throttle				WARNING: DO
4. DO NOT refuel indoors where area is not				in “FAST” position and crank until engine
				starts.				1. ALWAYS DO remove the wire from the
well ventilated. Outdoor refueling is recom-
								spark plug when servicing the engine or
mended.				17. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard
								equipment TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
				object or metal tool as this may cause
								STARTING.
5. DO NOT fill fuel tank		while engine is		flywheel to shatter in operation. Use proper
running. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes				tools to service engine.				2. DO keep cylinder fins and governor
before refueling. Store fuel in approved								parts free of grass and other debris
safety containers.				18. DO NOT operate engine without a
								which can affect engine speed.
				muffler. Inspect periodically and replace, if
6. DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while				necessary. If engine is equipped with				3. DO pull starter cord slowly until resis-
engine is running.				muffler deflector, inspect periodically and				tance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid
7. DO NOT operate engine when smell of				replace, if necessary, with correct deflector.				kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.
gasoline is present or other explosive				19. DO NOT operate engine with an				4. DO examine muffler periodically to be
conditions exist.								sure it is functioning effectively. A worn or
				accumulation of grass, leaves, dirt or other
								leaking muffler should be repaired or
8. DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is				combustible material in the muffler area.
								replaced as necessary.
spilled. Move machine away from the spill
and avoid creating any ignition until the				20. DO NOT use this engine on any forest				5. DO use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can
gasoline has evaporated.				covered, brush covered, or grass covered				gum carburetor and cause leakage.
				unimproved land unless a spark arrester is				6. DO check fuel lines and fittings frequently
9. DO NOT transport unit with fuel in tank.				installed on the muffler. The arrester must
								for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary
				be maintained in effective working order by
10. DO NOT smoke when filling fuel tank.				the operator. In the State of California the				7. Follow engine manufacturer operating
11. DO NOT choke carburetor to stop				above is required by law (Section 4442 of				and maintenance instructions.
				the California Public Resources Code).
engine. Whenever possible, gradually								8. Inspect machine and work area before
				Other states may have similar laws. Federal
reduce engine speed before stopping.								starting unit.
				laws apply on federal lands.
12. DO NOT run engine at excessive speeds.
This may result in injury & /or damage to			7			SOUND			8	VIBRATION
unit.
										VIBRATION LEVEL	1.9 g
			Sound tests conducted were in accordance with 2000/14/EEC
									Vibration levels at the operators handles were
			and were performed on 2/14/2002 under the conditions listed:
									measured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal
6	TABLE OF CONTENTS
			NOTE: Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model in this manual. Please						directions using calibrated vibration test equipment.
			refer to serial plate on the unit for the sound power level for your model.						Tests were performed on 07/02/97 under the
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS				Sound level of 88 dBA at operator position					conditions listed:
PARTS BAG & CONTROLS		3
LABELS		3				GENERAL CONDITION:	Sunny			GENERAL CONDITION:	Sunny
GENERAL SAFETY		4
							50° F (10° C)				80° F (26.7° C)
PACKING CHECKLIST		4				TEMPERATURE:				TEMPERATURE:
ASSEMBLY		5				WIND SPEED:	15 MPH (24.1 kmh)			WIND SPEED:	10 MPH (16.1 kmh)
OPERATION		6, 7, 13
			108 dB				North				East
PARTS DRAWING & LIST		8 - 12				WIND DIRECTION:				WIND DIRECTION:
MAINTENANCE		14 - 15	MODEL: VQ1002SP			HUMIDITY:	32 %			HUMIDITY:	43 %
TROUBLESHOOTING		16
WARRANTY PROCEDURE		16			BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:		30.06" Hg (764mm Hg)		BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:		29.91" Hg (760mm Hg)

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