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InternatIonal symbols
BEWARE 
-  THROWN,
RICOCHET 
OBJECTS
WEAR HAND AND
FOOT PROTECTION
HOT 
SURFACE
SYMBOL 
DESCRIPTION/APPLICATION
SYMBOL FORM/
SHAPE
SYMBOL 
DESCRIPTION/APPLICATION
SYMBOL FORM/
SHAPE
READ AND UNDER-
STAND  OPERATOR'S 
MANUAL.
WEAR EYES, EARS 
AND HEAD PROTEC-
TION
FUEL AND OIL 
MIXTURE
SAFETY/ALERT
DO NOT SMOKE 
NEAR FUEL.
WEAR SLIP RE-
SISTANT FOOT 
WEAR.
DO NOT EXCEED
10,000 RPM.
SYMBOL 
DESCRIPTION/APPLICATION
SYMBOL FORM/
SHAPE
SYMBOL 
DESCRIPTION/APPLICATION
SYMBOL FORM/
SHAPE
CARBURETOR AD-
JUSTMENT
- IDLE SPEED
CARBURETOR AD-
JUSTMENT
- HIGH SPEED 
MIXTURE
EMERGENCY STOP
CARBURETOR AD-
JUSTMENT
- LOW SPEED MIX-
TURE
DO NOT ALLOW 
FLAMES OR 
SPARKS NEAR 
FUEL.
IGNITION
ON/OFF
PRIMER 
BULB
KEEP BYSTANDERS AND HELPERS 
AWAY 15 M (50 FT.).
CHOKE CONTROL 
"COLD START"  
POSITION 
(CHOKE CLOSED)
CHOKE CONTROL 
"RUN"  
POSITION 
(CHOKE OPEN)
DO NOT USE 
BLADES. STRING 
LINE ONLY
BEWARE 
-  THROWN,
RICOCHET 
OBJECTS
     CAUTION
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word 
“CAUTION” calls attention to an act or condition 
which may lead to minor or moderate personal 
injury if not avoided.
safety
manual
 safety symbols and Important InformatIon 
     WARNING
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word 
“WARNING” calls attention to an act or condi-
tion which CAN lead to serious personal injury or 
death if not avoided.
CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL
This symbol means the specic action 
shown is prohibited. Ignoring these prohi-
bitions can result in serious or fatal injury.
NOTE
This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and 
maintenance of the unit.
IMPORTANT
The enclosed message provides information neces-
sary for the protection of the unit.
     DANGER
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word 
“DANGER” calls attention to an act or condition 
which WILL lead to serious personal injury or 
death if not avoided.
Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will nd safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre-
ceded by symbols or key words.  The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean 
to  you.
ROTATING 
CUTTING ATTACH-
MENT