Understanding Safety Labels
- This symbol indicates Warning, and
Caution.
- Your manual contains special
messages to bring attention to
potential safety concerns, machine
damage as well as helpful operating
and servicing information. PLEASE
READ ALL THE INFORMATION
CAREFULLY TO AVOID INJURY
AND MACHINE DAMAGE.
- Wear eye, hearing and head
protection when operating this
equipment.
- Wear
non-slip,
protective gloves when handling
earth auger and bit.
- Wear safety strong shoes or boots
having skid-proof sole and anti-
piercing insert.
State and Local Requirements
This engine is NOT equipped with a Spark Arrester System complying with the requirements of SAE
Recommended Practice J335 and California Codes 4442 and 4443. All national forest land and land
managed by the states of California, Maine, Washington, Idaho, Minnesota, New Jersey and
Oregon require internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arrester screen by law.
Other states and federal agencies are enacting similar regulations.
Operating this engine in a state or locale where such regulations apply, could result in a violation of the
law.
Note: When using this machine for logging purposes, refer to Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
1910 and 1928.
WARNING: The ignition system of your unit produces an electromagnetic field of a very
low intensity. This field may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious
or fatal injury, persons with pacemaker should consult their physician and the pacemaker
manufacturer before operating this tool.
WARNING: Muffler surfaces are very hot during and after operation of the earth auger,
keep all body parts away from the muffler. Serious burns may occur if contact is made
with the muffler.
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