SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal operation and servicing of this equipment.
DANGER – denotes immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING – denotes a hazard or unsafe practice which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information. IMPORTANT calls attention to special mechanical information and NOTE: emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.
All operators and mechanics should read this manual, and be instructed about safe operating and maintenance procedures. If the operators or mechanics cannot read and understand English, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them.
This machine meets or exceeds the CPSC 16 CFR PART 1205 Subpart A in effect at the time of production. However, improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means
DANGER or WARNING - “personal safety instructions.” Failure to comply with the instructions may result in
personal injury or death.
Incorrect usage of this machine may result in severe injury. Personnel operating and maintaining it should be trained in the proper use and should read the manuals completely and thoroughly before attempting to
It is the owner’s responsibility to make certain that the operators and mechanics read and understand this manual and all decals before operating this machine. It is also the owner’s responsibility to make certain that the operators and mechanics are qualified and physically able individuals, properly trained in the operation of this equipment. All operators and mechanics must become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls and safety signs.
Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or property.
The owner should also ensure that the operator/mechanic know that they are responsible for their own safety as well as the safety of other persons within the vicinity. Remember, the operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Safety and Instruction Decals
Specific safety warning decals are located on the equipment near the immediate areas of potential hazards. These decals should not be removed or obliterated. Replace the decals if they become
The following illustrations show the various decals that are located on the machine. A brief explanation is shown to help the operator understand the meanings of these decals.
•Read Owner’s Manual and Quick Reference Decal before attempting to operate this machine.
Throttle
lever
Choke
Fast
Slow
Stop
Blade
lever
Gearshift
lever
Slow
Fast
Drive
clutch
lever
• Whirling blades! Keep hands and feet away.
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