• Keep theunit c lean. Carefully remove vegetation andother
debris t hatcould block moving p arts.
Toreduce f irehazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor.
Keep theengine a ndmuffler free fromgrass, leaves, excessive
grease o rcarbon b uild up.
Iftheunit s tarts tovibrate a bnormally,
stop theunit i mmediately.
Inspect theunit f orthecause ofthevibration. Vibration is
generally anindicator oftrouble.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
Maintain the unit with care.
All service, other than the maintenance
procedures described in
this manual, should be performed
by a Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
Never remove, modify or make inoperative any safety device
furnished with the unit.
Before inspecting, servicing, cleaning, storing, transporting
or
replacing any parts on the unit:
1. Stop the unit.
2. Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
3. Allow the unit to cool.
4. Disconnect
the spark plug wire.
Secure the unit while transporting.
Never store the unit with fuel in the tank, inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks
(switches, electrical motors, etc.).
Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent
unauthorized
use or damage. Keep the unit out of the reach of
children.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Keep handles dry and clean (free from debris, oil and grease).
Clean the unit after each use. Refer to Cleaning and Storage. Do
not use solvents or strong detergents.
Keep these instructions.
Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan
them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS