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.

SYMBOL MEANING

•SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

SYMBOL MEANING

•ON/OFF STOP CONTROL

ON / START / RUN

•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.

• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY

WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.

• UNLEADED FUEL

Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.

• OIL

Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil.

•THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING: Do not operate without the proper attachments and guards in place. Keep away from the rotating tines.

• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL

OFF or STOP

• 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.

• CHOKE CONTROL

A • FULL choke position.

B • PARTIAL choke position.

C • RUN position.

• GARDEN CULTIVATORS – ROTATING TINES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING: Stop the engine and allow the tines to stop before installing or removing tines, or before cleaning or performing any maintenance. Keep hands and feet away from rotating tines.

• NO STEP

Always keep proper footing and balance. Do not overreach, take extra care when working on steep slopes or inclines.

• PLACE LEFT FOOT HERE

Avoid accidental starting. Stand in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.

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