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Important Safe Operation Practices
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This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed,
could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow
all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate the equipment. Failure to
comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol.
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices
in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the
operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands,
toes and feet and throwing foreign objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
Training
Read, understand and follow all instructions on the engine 1.
and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and
regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. 2.
Know how to stop the engine and disengage them quickly.
Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate the 3.
engine. Children 14 and over should read and understand
the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the engine and be trained and supervised by an
adult.
Never allow adults to operate the machine without proper 4.
instruction.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly 5.
small children and pets. Stop machine if anyone enters the
area.
Preparation
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to 1.
be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire and other foreign
objects which could be tripped over and cause personal
injury.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close fitting 2.
slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can be
caught in the moving parts. Never operate the machine in
bare feet or sandals.
Disengage clutch levers and shift (if equipped) into nuetral 3.
(“N”) before starting the engine.
Never leave the engine running while unattended.4.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine 5.
is running, except where specifically recommended in the
operator’s manual.
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme 6.
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can
occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself and/or your
clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change
clothes immediately.
When adding fuel, turn engine OFF and let engine a.
cool at least 2 minutes before removing the gas cap.
Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area.b.
Use only an approved gasoline container.c.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck d.
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
If possible, remove gas-powered equipment from e.
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this
is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a
trailer with a portable container, rather than from a
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel f.
tank or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.