WARNING: Engine Exhaust,some of its constituents,and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failureto observe the following safety instructionscould result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: This symbol pointsout important safety instructionswhich, if notfollowed,couldendangerthe personalsafety and/or property of yourselfand others. Readand follow ail instructionsin this manualbefore attemptingto operatethis machine. Failureto comply with these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury. When you see this symbol.HEED ITS WARNING!
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Training
1.Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machineand in the manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.Keepthis manual in a safeplaceforfuture and regularreferenceand for orderingreplace- ment parts.
2.Be familiarwith all controls andtheir properoperation.Know howto stop the machineanddisengagethem quickly.
3.Neverallowchildren under 16years oldto operatethis machine.Children 16 yearsold and overshould readand understandthe operationinstruc- tions andsafety rulesin this manualand shouldbe trainedand supervised by a parent.
4.Neverallow adultsto operatethis machinewithout properinstruction.
5.Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildren at least75 feet from the machinewhile it is in operation.Stop machineif anyoneentersthearea.
6.Neverrunan engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust containscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas.
7.Do notputhands andfeet near rotatingparts orin the feedingchambers anddischargeopening.Contactwiththe rotatingimpellercan amputate fingers,hands,and feet.
8.Neverattempt to unclogeither thefeed intakeor dischargeopening, removeoremptyvacuum bag,or inspectand repairthe machinewhilethe engine is running.Shutthe engine off andwait until all movingparts have cometo a completestop. Disconnectthespark plugwire andground it againsttheengine.
1.Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto be used. Remove all rocks,bottles,cans, orotherforeignobjectswhichcould be pickedup or thrown andcausepersonalinjuryor damageto the machine.
2.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygoggles duringoperationor while performingan adjustmentor repair,to protecteyes. Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan causeseriousinjuryto the eyes.
3.Wearsturdy,
4.Beforestarting,check all bolts andscrewsfor propertightnessto be sure the machineis in safeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor any damageat frequentintervals.
5.Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionslabels,as necessary.
6.To avoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse extremecare in handling gasoline. Gasolineis extremelyflammableandthe vapors areexplosive. Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhen gasolineis spilled on yourself
or yourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyour skin andchangeclothes immediately.
a.Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
b.Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipes,and othersourcesof ignition.
c.Neverfuel machineindoors.
d.Neverremovegas cap or addfuel whilethe engine is hot or running.
e.Allowengine to cool at least two minutesbefore refueling.
f.Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltankto no morethan 1/2inch below bottom of filler neckto providespacefor fuel expansion.
g.Replacegasolinecap andtighten securely.
h.If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off the engine andequipment.Move machineto anotherarea. Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine. Neverstore the machineorfuel container insidewherethere is an open flame, spark,or pilot light (e.g.furnace, waterheater,spaceheater, clothesdryer,etc.).
To reducea fire hazard,keep machinefree of grass, leaves,or other debris
k. Allowmachineto cool at least 5 minutes beforestoring.
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