TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rules for Safe Operation .................................
2
Warranty Information
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4
Know Your Unit ........................................
5
Assembly Instructions
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6
Oil and Fuel Information
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7
Starting/Stopping
Instructions
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8
Operating Instructions
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9
Maintenance and Repair Instructions
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9
Cleaning and Storage
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12
Troubleshooting
Chart
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13
Specifications
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14
Parts List ...........................................
E17
SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE
NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest
Land and in the states
of
California, Maine, Oregon and Washington.
All US. Forest Land
and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443),
Oregon
and Washington
require,
by law that
certain
internal
combustion
engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered
areas be equipped
with a spark arrestor,
maintained
in effective
working
order,
or the engine
be constructed,
equipped
and
maintained for the prevention
of fire. Check with your state or local
authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements.
Failure to
follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine. This
unit is factory
equipped
with
a spark
arrestor.
If it requires
replacement,
ask your
LOCAL SERVICE
DEALER to install the
Accessory Part #753-05297 Spark Arrestor Kit
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION
65 WARNING
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO
CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE
HARM.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible
dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your
careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they
give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL
MEANING
SAFETY
ALERT:
Indicates danger, warning or
caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious
personal injury. May be used in conjunction
with other
symbo s or p ctographs.
DANGER;
Failure to obey a safety warning will result
in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow
the safety precautions
to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and persona
n ury.
WARNING;
Failure to obey a safety warning can
result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the
safety precautions
to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and persona
n ury.
CAUTION;
Failure to obey a safety warning may result
in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce
the r sk of f re, e ectr c shock and persona
n ury.
NOTE: Advises you of information
or instructions
vital to the
operation or maintenance of the equipment.
Read the Operator's
Manual and follow
all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
FOR QUESTIONS,
CALL
1-800-659-5917
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING:
When using the unit, you must follow the
safety rules. Please read these instructions before
operating the unit in order to ensure the safety of the
operator and any bystanders.
Please keep these
instructions for later use.
• Carefully read and understand the operator's
manual of the unit
that powers this attachment.
• Read this operating instruction
manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment.
Never allow adults
unfamiliar with the instructions to use the unit. Never allow adults
to operate the equipment without proper instruction.
• All guards and safety attachments
must be installed properly
before operating the unit.
• Inspect the unit before use. Ensure the blade is installed correctly
and secure.
• Clear the area to be edged before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be
thrown or become entangled in the edging attachment.
SPECIAL SAFETY WARNINGS
FOR LAWN EDGERS
WARNING:
Gasoline is highly flammable,
and its
vapors can explode if ignited. Take the following
precautions:
• Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and approved
for the storage of such materials.
• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank, or add fuel, when the engine
is hot. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
• Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated
area outdoors where there are
no sparks or flames. Slowly remove the fuel cap only after
stopping engine. Do not smoke while fueling. Wipe up any spilled
fuel from the unit immediately.
• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the
engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
• Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling source and site
before starting the engine. Do not smoke. Keep sparks and open
flames away from the area while adding fuel or operating the unit.
• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate this unit only in a well
ventilated area outdoors.