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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WHILE OPERATING
• This engine was designed and manufactured for specific applica-
tions. Do not attempt to modify the equipment or use it for any
application for which it was not designed.
• Engine exhaust gases contain
DEADLY
carbon monoxide gas. This
dangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient concentrations, can cause
unconsciousness or even death. Operate this equipment only in the
open air where adequate ventilation is available.
• Do not insert any object through the cooling slots of the engine.
This could damage the equipment or injure personnel.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed necessary to operate
the equipment. Do not run the engine at high speed when not operating
the equipment.
• This engine requires an adequate flow of cooling air for its continued
proper operation. Never operate the equipment inside any room or
enclosure where the free flow of cooling air into and out of the equip-
ment might be obstructed. Without sufficient cooling air flow, the
engine quickly overheats, damaging the engine or nearby property.
• Do not smoke around the engine. Wipe up any fuel or oil spills
immediately. Never leave oily or fuel soaked rags around the engine.
Keep the area around the engine clean and free of debris.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, etc., away from moving parts of this
engine.
• Never operate the engine (a) in the rain; (b) in any enclosed compart-
ment; (c) if the engine speed changes; (d) if the engine sparks; (e)
if flame or smoke is observed while the engine is running.
• Never work on this engine or handle any electrical device while
standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
DANGEROUS ELECTRIC SHOCK
will result.
• 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 covered, brush covered unim-
proved 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.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Service on this engine within and after the war-
ranty period can be performed by any authorized
service dealer. Service technicians are factory
trained and capable of handling all service needs.
When contacting an authorized service dealer
about parts and service
, always supply the com-
plete model number and serial number
of your
unit as given on its data plate decal. See the illus-
tration below for the location of the decal.
The warranty for this engine is included in the
owner’s manual.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
and other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and
other reproductive harm.
!
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.
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