se c t i O n 2 — iM p O r t a n t sa f e Op e r a t i O n pr a c t i c e s
Never store the machine or fuel container near an open 7.
flame, spark or pilot light such as on a water heater,
furnace, clothes dryer, or other gas appliances.
Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper 8.
instructions on off-season storage.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.9.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, 10.
etc. to protect the environment.
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission 11.
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years,
or 70 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful
Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized
service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety
systems are working properly and not worn excessively.
Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.
Spark Arrestor
This machine is equipped with an
internal combustion engine and should not be used
on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the
engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective
working order by the operator. In the State of California the
above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal lands.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your
nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service
department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and
follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Safety Symbols
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine before attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol Description
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate
WARNING— ROTATING BLADES
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating
blades inside
BYSTANDARDS
Do not allow the directional discharge chute to point in the direction of bystanders or pets.
WARNING— SHIELDS AND GUARDS
Never operate machine without directional discharge chute and plastic impeller guard
properly affixed to machine.
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