Important Safe Operation Practices
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WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed,
could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow
all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply
with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!
SPARK ARRESTOR
WARNING! This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be
used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless
state laws (if any).
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or
DANGER! This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in
this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the
operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet
and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
General Operation
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future and regular reference and for ordering replacement
parts.
2. e familiar with all controls and their proper operation.
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them
quickly.
Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain this machine
who has not read the manual. Never permit children under
the age o
Do not remove any shields, guards, decals or safety devices. 4.
If a shield, guard, decal or safety device is damaged or
does not function, repair or replace it before operating the
machine.
To he5. lp avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury,
keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet
anyone enters the area.
T6. horoughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other
foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by
the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal
injury.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
or other reproductive harm.
WARNING!
harm. Wash hands after handling