RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
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| • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL |
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| ON / START / RUN |
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•WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the operator’s manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
•WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
•HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler, gear housing or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. They remain hot for a short time after the unit is turned off.
•UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
•OIL
Refer to operator’s manual for the proper type of oil.
•ON/OFF STOP CONTROL OFF or STOP
•KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.
•PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times.
•THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place. Keep away from the rotating cutting attachment.
•SHARP BLADE
WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment shield. To prevent serious injury, do not touch the line cutting blade.
OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION
WARNING: OVERFILLING OIL CRANKCASE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Check and maintain the proper oil level in the crank case; it is important and cannot be overemphasized. Check the oil before each use and change it as needed. See Changing the Oil.
RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE
Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important. Check the oil before each use and change the oil regularly. Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, can cause premature engine wear and failure.
Use a
ADDING OIL TO CRANKCASE: INITIAL USE
NOTE: This unit is shipped without oil. In order to avoid damage to the unit, put oil in the crankcase before you attempt to start the unit.
seal covering the opening. Replace the top. Next, cut the tip off the funnel spout (Fig. 1).
2.Place the unit on a flat level surface (Fig. 2).
3.Remove the dipstick from the crankcase (Fig. 3).
4.Pour the entire bottle of oil into the oil fill hole (Fig. 3).
NOTE: Never add oil to the fuel or fuel tank.
5. Wipe up any oil that |
may have spilled and |
reinstall the oil fill plug/ |
Oil Fill 
Fig. 2
Oil Fill Plug/ 
Dipstick
Oil Fill Hole
Fig. 3
Your unit is supplied with one 3.04 fluid oz. (90 ml.) bottle of SAE 30 SF, SG, SH oil (Fig. 1).
NOTE: Save the bottle of oil. It can be used to measure the correct amount during future oil changes. See Changing the Oil.
Funnel
Spout
Fig. 1
dipstick. |
Check oil before each use and change as needed. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE
Old fuel is the primary reason for improper unit performance. Be sure to use fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline.
NOTE: This is a four cycle engine. In order to avoid damage to the unit, do not mix oil with gasoline.
1.Unscrew the top of the bottle of oil and remove the paper
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