V4.0
302cc OHV Winter Gas Engine
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SAFETY
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this tool. The operator must follow basic precautions
to reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
Keep this manual for safety warnings, precautions, operating or inspection and maintenance instructions.
HAZARD DEFINITIONS
Please familiarize yourself with the hazard notices found in this manual. A notice is an alert that there is a possibility of
property damage, injury or death if certain instructions are not followed.
DANGER! This notice indicates an immediate and specific hazard that
will
result in
severe personal injury or death
if
the proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING! This notice indicates a specific hazard or unsafe practice that
could
result in
severe personal injury or
death
if the proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION! This notice indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury if proper
practices are not taken.
NOTICE!
This notice indicates that a specific hazard or unsafe practice will result in equipment or property damage,
but not personal injury.
WORK AREA
1. Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean, well-lit and free of distractions. Place lights so you
are not working in a shadow.
2. Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from the work area.
3. Store unused tools properly in a safe and dry location to prevent rust or damage. Lock tools away and keep out of
the reach of children.
4. Do not install or use in the presence of flammable gases, dust or liquids.
a. Do not use pressurized starting fluids with the engine, because the vapours are flammable.
PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING! Wear personal protective equipment approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or American
National Standards Institute (ANSI).
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
1. Always wear impact safety goggles that provide front and side protection for the eyes. Eye protection equipment
should comply with CSA Z94.3-07 or ANSI Z87.1 standards based on the type of work performed.
2. Wear gloves that provide protection based on the work materials or to reduce the effects of tool vibration.
a. Do not wear gloves when operating a tool that can snag the material and pull the hand into the tool.
3. Wear protective clothing designed for the work environment and tool.
4. Non-skid footwear is recommended to maintain footing and balance in the work environment.
5. Wear steel toe footwear or steel toe caps to prevent a foot injury from falling objects.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Control the tool, personal movement and the work environment to avoid personal injury or damage to tool.
1. Do not operate any tool when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
2. Avoid wearing clothes or jewelry that can become entangled with the moving parts of a tool. Keep long hair covered
or bound.
3. Do not overreach when operating a tool. Proper footing and balance enables better control in unexpected situations.
