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WARNING: EngineExhaust,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 reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rulesfor safe operation 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 amputatinghands and feet and throwing objects. Failureto observe the following safety instructionscould result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING: This symbolpointsout importantsafety instructionswhich, if notfollowed,couldendangerthe
personalsafetyand/or propertyof yourselfand others.Readandfollowail instructionsin thismanualbefore
attemptingto operatethismachine.Failureto complywiththese instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.
When you see this symbol.HEED ITSWARNING!
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Training
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe machineand in the 1.
manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.Keepthis manual
in a safeplaceforfuture and regularreferenceand for orderingreplace-
mentparts. 2.
2. Befamiliarwith allcontrolsandtheir properoperation.Knowhowto stop
the machineanddisengagethemquickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder 16years oldto operatethis machine.Children 3.
16yearsold and overshould readand understandthe operationinstruc-
tionsandsafety rulesin this manualand shouldbetrainedand supervised
by a parent.
4. Neverallow adultsto operatethis machinewithout properinstruction. 4.
5. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildrenat least75feet fromthe
machinewhile itis in operation.Stop machineif anyoneentersthearea.
6. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust 5.
containscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas. 6.
7. Do notputhandsandfeet nearrotatingpartsorin the feedingchambers
anddischargeopening.Contactwiththe rotatingimpellercan amputate
fingers,hands,and feet.
8. Neverattempt tounclogeitherthefeed intakeor dischargeopening,
removeoremptyvacuumbag,or inspectand repairthe machinewhilethe
engineisrunning.Shutthe engineoff andwait untilall movingparts have
cometo a completestop. Disconnectthespark plugwire andground it
againsttheengine.
Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto beused. Remove
all rocks,bottles,cans, orotherforeignobjectswhichcould bepickedup
or thrownandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetothe machine.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringoperationor while
performingan adjustmentor repair,to protecteyes.Thrownobjectswhich
ricochetcancauseseriousinjurytothe eyes.
Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksandshirts.
Loosefittingclothesorjewelry canbecaughtin movableparts.Never
operatethis machinein barefeet or sandals.Wearleatherworkgloves
whenfeedingmaterialinthe chipperchute.
Beforestarting,checkall boltsandscrewsfor propertightnessto besure
the machineis in safeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor
anydamageat frequentintervals.
Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionslabels,as necessary.
To avoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse extremecare in handling
gasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhen gasolineis spilledonyourself
or yourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyour skin andchangeclothes
immediately.
a. Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipes,and othersourcesof ignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhilethe engineishot or running.
e. Allowengineto cool atleast two minutesbeforerefueling.
f. Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltankto nomorethan 1/2inch belowbottom
of filler neckto providespacefor fuel expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
h. If gasolineisspilled,wipe it offthe engineandequipment.Move
machinetoanotherarea. Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine.
Neverstore the machineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethere isan open
flame,spark,or pilotlight (e.g.furnace,waterheater,spaceheater,
clothesdryer,etc.).
To reducea fire hazard,keep machinefreeof grass,leaves,or other
debrisbuild-up.Cleanup oil orfuel spillageand removeanyfuel
soakeddebris.
k. Allowmachineto cool atleast 5 minutesbeforestoring.
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