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117. If the machine should start making an unusual noise or

vibration, stop the engine, disconnect the s park plug wire

and ground it against the engine. Inspect thoroug hly for

damage. Repair any damage before starting and operat ing.

18. Keep all shields, guards and safety devices in place and

operating properly.

19. Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is runni ng.

20. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the

manufacturer. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury.

21. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use

care and good judgment. Contact Customer Sup port or your

authorized dealer.

Maintenance & Storage

1. Never tamper with sa fety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly.

2. Check bolts a nd screws for proper tightness at frequent

intervals to keep the machine in safe working condit ion.

Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.

3. Before cleanin g, repairing, or inspecting, stop the e ngine

and make certain the tines and all moving parts have

stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and gr ound it

against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

4. Do not change t he engine governor settings or over-speed

the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe op erat-

ing speed of the engine.

5. Maintain or rep lace safety and instruction label s, as neces-

sary.

6. Follow this manua l for safe loading, unloading, transpor ting,

and storage of this machine.

7. Never store the machi ne or fuel container inside where there

is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater,

furnace, clothes dryer etc.

8. Always refer to the operator ’s manual for proper instructions

on off-season storage.

9. If the fuel tank h as to be drained, do this outdoors.

10. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, o il,

etc. to protect the environment.

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Safe

Operation

Practices

WARNING

This symbol points

out important safety

instructions which, if

not followed, could

endanger the personal

safety and/or property

of yourself and others.

Read and follow all

instructions in this

manual before at-

tempting to operate

this machine. Failure

to comply with these

instructions may result

in personal injury. When

you see this symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrict the use

of this power machine

to persons who read,

understand

and follow the warnings

and instructions

in this manual

and on the machine.

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