Maintenance & Storage
1.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
2.
Check 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.
3.
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.
4.
Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine. The governor
controls the maximum safe operating speed of
the engine.
5.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
6.
Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading,
transporting, and storage of this machine.
7.
Never store the machine or fuel container
inside where there is an open flame, spark
or pilot light such as a water heater, furnace,
clothes dryer, etc.
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:
instructions in this manual and on the machine.
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8.
Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes
before storing.
9.
Always refer to the operator's manual for
proper instructions on off-season storage.
10.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this
outdoors.
11.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations
for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
12.
According to the Consumer Products
Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this
product has an
(7) years, or 60 hours of 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.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify
engine in any way. Tampering with the governor
setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to
operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory
setting of engine governor.
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
Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine
if anyone enters the area.
WARNING— THROWN DEBRIS
Never operate without the chute deflector properly attached to the machine.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles when operating this machine.
Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and
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Description
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California
and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE
(Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate
on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include
the following emission control systems: Engine
Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary
Air Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so
equipped.
Spark Arrestor
WARNING:
This machine is
equipped with an internal combustion
engine and should not be used on or
near any unimproved forest-covered,
brushcovered 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.