5
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that
may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly,
operating and maintenance and repair information.
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning
or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other
symbols or pictographs.
• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler or
cylinder. You may get
burned. These parts get
extremely hot from operation.
When turned off they remain
hot for a short time.
• WARNING - READ
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
R
ead the operator’s manual(s)
and follow all warnings and
safety instructions. Failure to
do so can result in serious
injury to the operator and/or
bystanders.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING
PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown
objects and loud noise can
cause severe eye injury and
hearing loss. Wear eye
protection meeting ANSI
Z87.1-1989 standards and
ear protection when
operating this unit. Use a full
face shield when needed.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all
bystanders, especially
children and pets, at least
50 feet (15 m.) from the
operating area.
• THROWN OBJECTS AND
ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Small objects
can be propelled at high
speed, causing injury. Keep
away from the rotating rotor.
SYMBOL MEANING
SYMBOL MEANING
• CHOKE CONTROL
1. • FULL choke position
2. • PARTIAL choke position
3. • RUN choke position
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh
unleaded fuel
• OIL
Refer to operator’s manual
for the proper type of oil.
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION