Section
1Safety
SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO
RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND
SEVERAL OTHER STATES
Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest, brush, hay, grain, or grass covered
land; or land covered by any flammable agricultural crop without an engine spark arrester in continuous effective working order.
The engine on the unit is an internal combustion engine which burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel, and must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continuous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ignite flammable material. Failure of the owner/operator of the unit to comply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law (and other states) and may also be a violation of other state and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances or codes. Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information about which regulations apply in your area.
Training
1.Read this owner/operator manual and the separate engine owner manual carefully before operating the unit. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. A replacement manual is available by contacting the factory.
2.Never allow children or untrained adults to use the unit.
3.Keep the area of operation clear of all people, particularly small children and pets. Keep bystanders at least 25 feet away from the area of operation.
4.Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on the unit and on any attachments or accessories.
5.Do not run the engine in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. Do not operate the unit near buildings, windows, or air conditioners.
6.Keep hands or any other part of the body or clothing away from the inside of the auger housing, discharge opening, or moving parts.
7.Before inspecting, servicing or adjusting any part of the unit, shut the
engine off, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. Secure the wire away from the spark plug.
8.Do not operate the unit if you are under the influence of alcohol, medication, or when tired or ill.
Preparation
1.Wear approved safety glasses or eye shields and hearing protection when operating the unit. The operation of any powered machine can result in foreign objects being thrown by high- speed rotating parts.
2.Do not wear
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