WARNING

Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go.

Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.

•When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.

•Direct coupled equipment components such as, but not limited to, blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets, etc., must be securely attached.

WARNING

Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories.

Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result.

•Operate equipment with guards in place.

•Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.

•Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.

•Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught.

WARNING

Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.

•Start and run engine outdoors.

•Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.

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 debris 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.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

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

Before performing maintenance or repairs:

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

•Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only engines with electric start).

•Use only correct tools.

•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.

When testing for spark:

•Use approved spark plug tester.

•Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.

WARNING

Wear eye protection when doing repair work.Frostbite can result from skin/eye contact with leaking LP liquid.

•Installation, adjustment and repair work should be done by a qualified technician.

•Flexible supply lines should be checked regularly to make sure they are in good condition. Replace damaged or leaking components.

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