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SAFE
OPERATION
WARNING
DANGER
Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause
serious injury or death.
Determine Operation Area
• Review area to be cleared. Look for potential hazards such as stones
or metal objects.
• Take wind conditions into account: avoid open doors and windows.
• Do not point blower at people or animals.
• Start unit on ground with throttle at idle. Check that blower pipe is
not blocked by the ground or by any objects.
Read the Manuals
• Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and
Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation.
Keep A Firm Grip
• Hold handle with fingers together encircling the handle.
Clear the Work Area
• Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and
animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the unit
is in use.
Keep A Solid Stance
• Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery,
uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on
ladders.
• Do not perform Maintenance or Assembly procedures with engine
running.
Noise Control
• Follow local noise regulations on sound
levels and hours of operations. Use only
during appropriate hours.
• Never use a higher speed setting then
necessary to perform a task. The higher
the engine speed the louder the blower
noise.
• Be a good neighbor.
Avoid Hot Surfaces
• During operation, the muffler or catalytic
muffler and surrounding cover may
become extremely hot. Avoid contact
during and immediately after operation.
Always keep exhaust area clear of
flammable debris. Allow the engine and
muffler to completely cool before perform-
ing any maintenance activity.
E
MISSION
C
ONTROL
EPA Phase 2
The emission control system for these engines are EM (Engine Modifi-
cation).
An Emission Control Label is located on the engine. (This is an
EXAMPLE ONLY, information on label varies by engine FAMILY).
PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY
The 300 hour emission durability compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the
engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations, provided that approved maintenance procedures are
followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.
IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION
ENGINE FAMILY: 4EXHS.0214EG DISPLACEMENT: 21.2
CC
EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD: 300 H
OURS
THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH 2 EMISSION REGULA-
TIONS FOR SMALL NONROAD ENGINES. REFER TO
OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
AND ADJUSTMENTS.
