WARNING

Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, become extremely hot.

Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.

Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.

•Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching.

•Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler area and cylinder area.

•Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using equipment on forest-covered, grass-covered, brush-covered unimproved land. The state of California requires this (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal land.

WARNING

Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.

Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation, or laceration.

BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS

•Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug.

•Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the flywheel may later shatter during operation.

•Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine speed.

•Use only correct tools.

WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK

•Use approved spark plug tester.

•Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.

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