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.

• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

WARNING: 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 Z87.1–1989 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.

• DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT

WARNING: It has been proven that fuel containing greater than 10% ethanol will likely damage this engine and void the warranty.

SYMBOL MEANING

• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING: Keep clear of blower outlet. Never point the blower at yourself or others. Objects can be thrown from blower. Do not operate unit without proper attachments and guards in place.

•ON/OFF STOP CONTROL ON / START / RUN

•ON/OFF STOP CONTROL OFF OR STOP

•HOT SURFACE

WARNING: Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time.

1 2 3 • CHOKE CONTROL

1 • FULL choke position.

2 • PARTIAL choke position.

3 • RUN position.

• BLOWERS – ROTATING IMPELLER BLADES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING: Stop the engine and allow the impeller to stop before opening the vacuum door, installing or changing tubes or bag, or before cleaning or performing any maintenance.

• THROTTLE CONTROL

Indicates “HIGH” or “FASTEST” speed.

• THROTTLE CONTROL

Indicates “IDLE”, “LOW” or “SLOWEST” speed.

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