Always keep hands and feet away from all moving parts during
operation. Moving parts can cut or crush body parts.
Always keep hands and feet away from all pinch points.
Do not touch parts that might be hot from operation. Allow parts
to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust, or service.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense
when operating the machine.
Do not overreach. Do not operate the machine while barefoot
or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve
your footing on slippery surfaces. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control of the machine in
unexpected situations.
INSPECT YOUR MACHINE
Check your machine before starting it. Keep guards in place and
in working order. Make sure all nuts, bolts, etc., are securely
tightened.
Never operate the machine when it is in need of repair or is in
poor mechanical condition. Replace damaged, missing, or failed
parts before using it. Check for fuel leaks. Keep the machine in
safe working condition.
Do not use the machine if the engine’s switch does not turn off
the engine when running. Any gasoline powered machine that
can’t be controlled with the engine switch is dangerous and must
be replaced.
Regularly check to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from the machine area before starting it. A wrench or
a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the machine may
result in personal injury.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the engine’s switch is off before
transporting the machine or performing any maintenance or
service on the unit. Transporting or performing maintenance or
service on a machine with its switch on invites accidents.
If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning sign of trouble.
ENGINE SAFETY
This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine. Do
not use on, or near, forest-covered or brush-covered land unless
the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local, state, or federal laws.
In the state of California, a spark arrester is required by law.
Other states have similar laws. A spark arrester, if used, must be
maintained in effective working order by the operator.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed area. The exhaust
fumes are dangerous, containing carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas. Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area.
Do not tamper with the engine in an effort to get it to run at
higher speeds. The maximum engine speed is preset by the
manufacturer and is within safety limits. See engine manual.
Keep a Class B fire extinguisher on hand when operating this
machine in dry areas as a precautionary measure.
FUEL SAFETY
Fuel is highly flammable, and its vapors can explode if ignited.
Take precautions when using to reduce the chance of serious
personal injury.
When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel
storage container while in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area.
While adding fuel or operating the unit, do not smoke, and stay
away from sparks, open ames, or other sources of ignition near
the area of operation. Never ll the fuel tank indoors.
To avoid sparking or arcing, keep grounded conductive objects
– such as tools – away from exposed, live electrical parts and
connections. These events could ignite fumes or vapors.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before lling the fuel
tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot. Do not operate the
machine with known leaks in the fuel system.
Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
Never overll the fuel tank. Because engine heat can cause fuel to
expand, never ll the tank to more than 1/2” below the bottom of
the ller neck. This will provide space for fuel expansion.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely and wipe up
spilled fuel. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely
in place.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. If fuel is spilled,
do not attempt to start the engine. Instead, move the machine
away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of
ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
When fuel is spilled on yourself or your clothes, wash your skin
and change clothes immediately.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved for
fuel storage.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from sparks,
open ames, or other sources of ignition.
Never store fuel – or a machine with fuel in the tank – inside a
building where fumes may reach a spark, open ame, or any other
source of ignition (such as a water heater, furnace, or clothes
dryer). Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
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