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Gasoline operated machines are powerful and can

cause serious injury if not used in accordance with

the manufacturer’s instructions. To reduce the risk

of injury:

14. BE THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH CONTROLS.
Know how to stop the machine and relieve system
pressure quickly.
15. KEEP THE AREA OF OPERATION CLEAR OF ALL
PERSONS. Small children and pets should be kept
a safe distance from work area.
16. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. NEVER USE
IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking
of the motor could ignite fumes. Keep work area well
lit.
17. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The
use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury.
18. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the
machine, a guard, or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of mov-
ing parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged must be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid
risk of personal injury.
19. NEVER STORE THE MACHINE INDOORS WITH FUEL
IN THE FUEL TANK. If the fuel tank has to be drained,
do this outdoors. Empty fuel tank and restrain the unit
from moving before transporting in a vehicle.
26. KEEP MACH INE DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FRO M
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, or any solvents to clean machine.
27. BEFORE CLEANING, REPAIRING, OR INSPECTING,
shut off the engine, make certain all moving parts have
stopped and relieve system pressure. Disconnect the
spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug
to prevent accidental starting.
28. CHECK BOLTS AND NUTS for looseness before
each use. A loose b olt or nut may cause serious
problems.
29. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL MILWAU-
KEE REPLACEMENT PARTS. Use of any other parts
may create a hazard or cause product damage.
30. MAINTAIN LABELS AND NAMEPLATES. These
carry important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free
replacement.
31. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instruct other users. If
you loan someone this machine, loan them these
instructions also.

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

MACHINE USE AND CARE

GASOLINE ENGINE SAFETY

Gasoline engines produce sparks and heat that are
capable of igniting combustible vapors or materials
and causing burn injuries, fire, or explosion. To reduce
the risk of injury, observe the following:
20. KEEP THE ENGINE AWAY FROM FLAMMABLES
AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. Keep
the engine free of grass, leaves, or grease to
reduce the chance of a fire hazard. Do not
operate around dry brush, twigs, cloth rags, or
other flammable materials. Make sure minimum
clearance of 3 feet is maintained from combustible
materials.
21. NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS
WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING (except where
specifically recommended by the manufacturer).
Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is
running.
22. KEEP THE AIR INTAKE AND EXHAUST MUFFLER
FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS AND FOREIGN OBJECTS.
Keep all sides of the machine at least 3 feet away from
buildings and obstructions.
23. ALWAYS OPERATE THE MACHINE on a level surface.
If the engine is at an incline, it could seize due to
improper lubrication (even at the maximum oil
level).
24. DO NOT TOUCH THE SPARK PLUG AND IGNITION
CABLE when starting and operating the engine.
25. CHECK FUEL HOSES AND JOINTS for looseness
and fuel leakage before each use.