RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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 / START / RUN |
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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 PROTECTIONWARNING: 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 WARNINGDo 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.
•THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURYWARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place. Keep away from the rotating cutting attachment.
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.
•CHOKE CONTROL1.• FULL choke position
2.• PARTIAL choke position
3.• RUN choke position
•UNLEADED FUELAlways use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
•OILRefer to operator’s manual for the proper type of oil.
•SHARP BLADEWARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment shield. To prevent serious injury, do not touch the line cutting blade.
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 TYPEUsing 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 high- quality SAE 30 weight oil of API (American Petroleum Institute) service class SF, SG, SH.
ADDING OIL TO CRANKCASE: INITIAL USENOTE: This unit is shipped without oil. In order to avoid damage to the unit, put oil in the crankcase before you attempt to start
5.Wipe up any oil that may have spilled and reinstall the oil fill plug / dipstick.
Check oil before each use and change as needed. Refer to Changing the Oil.
RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPEOld 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.
Definition of Blended FuelsToday's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol or MTBE (ether).
the unit.
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.
1.Unscrew the top of the bottle of oil and remove the paper 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 oil plug / dipstick from the crankcase (Fig. 3).
4.Pour the entire bottle of oil into the oil fill hole (Fig. 3).
If you choose to use a blended fuel, or its use is unavoidable, follow recommended precautions:
•Always use fresh unleaded gasoline
•Use the fuel additive
•Drain tank and run the engine dry before storing unit
Using Fuel AdditivesFig. 1
NOTE: Never add oil to the fuel or fuel tank.
The use of fuel additives, such as
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