importantSafeOperation Practices
2
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
the equipment.
Failure to
comply
with these instructions
may result in personal
injury. When you see this symbol.
HEED IT'S WARNING!
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION
65
WARNING!
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain
vehicle components
contain
or emit chemicals
known
to State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive
harm.
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
fingers,
hands,
toes and feet and throwing
foreign
objects.
Failure to observe the following
safety
instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
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5.
Training
4.
5.
1.
Read, understand
and follow all instructions
on the engine
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.
Be familiar
with all controls
and their
proper operation.
Know how to stop the engine and disengage
them quickly.
3.
Never allow children
under 14 years of age to operate the
engine. Children
14 and over should
read and understand
the instructions
and safe operation
practices
in this manual
and be trained
and supervised
by an adult.
Never allow adults to operate
the machine
without
proper
instruction.
Keep the area of operation
clear of all persons, particularly
small children
and pets. Stop machine
if anyone enters the
a tea.
Preparation
1.
Thoroughly
inspect the area where the equipment
is to
be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire and other foreign
objects
which could be tripped
over and cause personal
injury.
2.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled
work shoes and close fitting
slacks and shirts. Loose fitting
clothes or jewelry
can be
caught in the moving
parts. Never operate
the machine
in
bare feet or sandals.
3_
Disengage
clutch
levers and shift (if equipped)
into neutral
("N") before starting
the engine.
Never leave the engine
running
while unattended.
Never attempt
to make any adjustments
while the engine
is running,
except
where specifically
recommended
in the
operator's
manual.
SafeHandling 0f Gas01ine:
To avoid personal injury or property
damage, use extreme
care
in handling
gasoline. Gasoline
is extremely
flammable
and the
vapors are explosive.
Serious personal injury can occur when
gasoline
is spilled on yourself
and/or your clothes which can
ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
1.
When adding
fuel, turn engine OFF and let engine
cool at
least 2 minutes
before removing
the gas cap.
2.
Fill fuel tank outdoors
or in well ventilated
area.
3.
Use only an approved
gasoline
container.
4.
Never fill containers
inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer
bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers
on the
ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
5.
If possible,
remove
gas-powered
equipment
from the truck
or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
If this is not possible,
then refuel such equipment
on a trailer with a portable
container,
rather than from a gasoline
dispenser
nozzle.
6.
Keep the nozzle in contact
with the rim of the fuel tank or
container
opening
at all times until fueling
is complete.
Do
not use a nozzle lock-open
device.