3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources
of ignition.
7.
Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will
accumulate in the area.
8.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine is hot or running.
Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
9.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below
bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion.
10.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
11.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move
machine to another area. Wait five (5) minutes before starting
engine.
12.
Never store machine or fuel container near an open flame, spark or
pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer
or other gas appliances.
13.
To reduce fire hazard, keep blower free of grass, leaves, or other
debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel-
soaked debris.
14.
Allow machine to cool at least five (5) minutes before storing.
General Service:
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
15.
Check all nuts, bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent
intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also,
visually inspect machine for any damage and repair, if needed.
Safety Symbols
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before
attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol
WARNING!
warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
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READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate
WARNING— ROTATING BLADES
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades inside
BYSTANDERS
Do not allow the directional discharge chute to point in the direction of bystanders or pets.
WARNING— SHIELDS AND GUARDS
Never operate machine without directional discharge chute and plastic impeller guard properly affixed to
machine.
Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the
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16.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine and make
certain the impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
17.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed
of the engine.
18.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
19.
Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading, transporting, and
storage of this machine.
20.
Never store the machine or fuel container near an open flame, spark
or pilot light such as on a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, or
other gas appliances.
21.
Always refer to the operator's manual for proper instructions on
off-season storage.
22.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
23.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to
protect the environment.
24.
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)
and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product
Average Useful Life
has an
operation. At the end of the
inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all
mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn
excessively. Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.
Spark Arrestor
WARNING!
combustion engine and should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective
working order by the operator. In the State of California the
above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources
Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
lands. A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest
engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O.
Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
Description
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
of seven (7) years, or 70 hours of
Average Useful Life
have the machine
This machine is equipped with an internal