4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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.
Do not change the engine
governor
settings
or overspeed
the engine. The governor
controls
the maximum
safe
operating
speed of the engine.
Maintain
or replace safety and instruction
labels, as
necessary.
Follow this manual for safe loading,
unloading,
transporting,
and storage of this machine.
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.
Always refer to the operator's
manual for proper
instructions
on off-season
storage.
If the fuel tank has to be drained,
do this outdoors.
Observe
proper
disposal laws and regulations
for gas, oil,
etc. to protect
the environment.
Donot modifyengine
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.
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) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
Spark Arrestor
_
ARNING:
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
arrester
meeting
applicable
local or state laws (if
any).
If a spark arrester 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 attester for the muffler
is available
through
your
nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact
the service
department,
RO. Box 361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
AverageUseful Life
According
to the Consumer
Products
Safety Commission
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental
Protection
Agency (EPA),
this product
has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 60
hours of operation.
At the end of the Average Useful Life, buy
a new machine
or have the machine
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.
WARNING:
Your Responsibility--Restrict
the use of this power machine
to persons who read, understand
and
follow
the warnings
and instructions
in this manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS!
SECTION 1
--
iMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION
PRACTICES
S