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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning

will result in serious injury to yourself or to

others. Always follow the safety precautions

to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and

personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning

can result in injury to yourself and others.

Always follow the safety precautions to

reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and

personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning

may result in property damage or personal

injury to yourself or to others. Always follow

the safety precautions to reduce the risk of

fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your

attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and

their explanations, deserve your careful attention and

understanding. The safety warnings do not by

themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or

warnings they give are not substitutes for proper

accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates

danger, warning or caution. Attention is

required in order to avoid serious personal

injury. May be used in conjunction with other

symbols or pictographs.

NOTE:Advises you of information or instructions vital to

the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

BEFORE OPERATING

• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the

controls and proper use of the unit.

• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the

influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

• Children under the age of 15 must not use the unit;

teens can operate the unit with adult guidance.

• All guards and safety attachments must be installed

properly before operating the unit.

• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.

Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in

place and secure. Replace parts that are cracked,

chipped, or damaged in any way. Do not operate the

unit with loose or damaged parts.

• Carefully inspect the surrounding area before starting

the unit. Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects

such as glass and wire.

•Clear the area of children, bystanders and pets; keep

them outside a 50-foot (15 m.) radius, at a minimum.

Even then there is still a risk of thrown objects hitting

bystanders. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear

eye protection. If you are approached, stop the unit

immediately.

• Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns

automatically to the idle position. Make all adjustments

or repairs before using unit.

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS UNITS

WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors

can explode if ignited. Take the following precautions:

• Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and

approved for the storage of such materials.

• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do

not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.

• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before

filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel

tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never

operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.

Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure

in the tank.

• Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area void

of sparks or flames. Slowly remove the fuel cap only

after stopping engine. Do not smoke while fueling.

Wipe up any spilled fuel from the unit immediately.

• Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling

source and site before starting the engine. Do not

smoke and keep sparks and open flames from the

area while adding fuel or operating the unit.

WHILE OPERATING

• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate

this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors.

• To reduce the risk of injury caused by thrown objects,

wear safety glasses or goggles that meet ANSI Z87.1

standards and are marked as such. Wear a face or

dust mask if the operation is dusty.

• Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves and a long

sleeve shirt. Do not wear short pants, sandals or

operate barefoot.

• To reduce the risk of injury associated with objects

being drawn into rotating parts, do not wear jewelry,

scarves or loose clothing. Secure hair above shoulder.

• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Keep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel.

• This unit has a clutch. The tines remain stationary

when the engine is idling. If they do not, have the unit

adjusted by an authorized service technician.

• Be sure the tines are not in contact with anything

before starting the unit.

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •

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