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SAFETY
Starting engine creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases.
Explosion and fire could result.
WARNING
• If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start
engine.
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors
are flammable.
WARNING
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt, then pull rapidly.
• Remove all external equipment/engine loads before
starting engine.
• Direct coupled equipment components such as, but not
limited to, blades, impellors, pulleys, sprockets, etc.,
must be securely attached.
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull
hand and arm toward engine faster than you can
let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result.
WARNING
Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands,
feet, hair, clothing, or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can
result.
• Operate equipment with guards in place.
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or
items that could become caught.
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting or death.
WARNING
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors
or windows are open.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Engine parts,
especially muffler, become extremely hot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass,
brush, etc. can catch fire.
• Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before
touching.
• Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler area
and cylinder area.
• Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester
before using equipment on forest-covered, grass-cov-
ered, brush-covered unimproved land. The state of
California requires this (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar
laws. Federal laws apply on federal land.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in entangle-
ment, traumatic amputation, or laceration.
BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS
• Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark
plug.
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only engines
with electric start).
WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.