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To prevent fires, clean debris and chaff from the engine
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and muffler areas. If the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester muffler, clean and inspect it regularly according to
manufacturers instructions. Replace if damaged.
Periodically check that all nuts and bolts, hose clamps, and
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hydraulic fittings are tight to be sure equipment is in safe
working condition.
Check all safety guards and shields to be sure they are in
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the proper position. Never operate with safety guards,
shields, or other protective features removed.
The pressure relief valve is preset at the factory. Do not
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adjust the valve.
Never attempt to move this machine over hilly or uneven
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terrain without a tow vehicle or adequate help.
For your safety, replace all damaged or worn parts
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immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s
(O.E.M.) parts only. “Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!”
Do not alter this machine in any manner, alterations such
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as attaching a rope or extension to the control handle, or
adding to the width or height of the wedge may result in
personal injury.
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission
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(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
this product has an
Average Useful Life
of seven (7) years,
or 130 hours of operation. At the end of the
Average Useful
Life
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.
Spark Arrestor
WARNING:
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 arrester for the muffler is available through your
nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service
department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
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