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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.
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When starting engine, pull cord s lowly until
resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
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Remove all external equipment/engine loads
before starting engine.
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Direct coupled equipment components such as,
but not limited to, blades, impellers, pulleys,
sprockets, etc., must be securely attached.
WARNING
WARNING
Rotating parts can c ontact or entangle
hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe laceration
can result.
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Operate equipment with guards in place.
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Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
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Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
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Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become caught.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
nausea, fainting or death.
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Start and run engine outdoors.
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Do not start or run engine in enclosed area,
even if doors or windows are open.
WARNING
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Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool
before touching.
•
Remove accumulated debris from muffler area
and cylinder area.
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Install and maintain in working order a spark
arrester before using equipment on
forest-covered, grass-covered, 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.
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.
Before performing maintenance or repairs:
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Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away
from spark plug.
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Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only
engines with electric start).
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Use only correct tools.
•
Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or
hard object because the flywheel may later
shatter during operation.
•
Do not tamper with governor spring, links or
other parts to increase engine speed.
When testing for spark:
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Use approved spark plug tester.
•
Do not check for spark with spark plug
removed.
Unintentional sparking can result in
fire or electric shock.
Fire or explosion can cause severe
burns or death.
Unintentional start-up can result in
entanglement, traumatic
amputation, or laceration.
WARNING
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