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SPARK ARRESTOR
CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS
SAFETY WARNINGS
The engine of your lawn and garden care product meets the 1995 to 1998 California emissions
regulations. These units are identified by the label on the engine of your product. A typical
identification label is shown.
To ensure that your unit continues to meet these regulations, refer to the following information and
instructions in this operator’s manual.
NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington.
All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and
Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-
covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine be
constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for
regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements could subject you to liability
or a fine.
This unit is not factory equipped with a spark arrestor.
If these items are required in your area,
ask your LOCAL SERVICE dealer to install the
Optional Accessory Part #181696 Spark Arrestor Kit.
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 IN U.S. OR 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS
PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS
OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates
danger, warning, or caution. Special
attention is required in order to avoid
serious personal injury. May be used
in conjunction with other symbols or
pictographs.
WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety
warning can result in injury to yourself
and others.
CAUTION:
Failure to obey a safety
warning may result in property damage
or personal injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury.
NOTE:
Advises you of information or
instructions vital to the operation
or maintenance of the equipment.
THE PURPOSE OF SAFETY SYMBOLS IS
TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO
POSSIBLE DANGERS. THE SAFETY
SYMBOLS, AND THE EXPLANATIONS
WITH THEM, DESERVE YOUR CAREFUL
ATTENTION AND UNDERSTANDING. THE
SAFETY WARNINGS DO NOT BY
THEMSELVES ELIMINATE ANY DANGER.
THE INSTRUCTIONS OR WARNINGS THEY
GIVE ARE NOT SUBSTITUTES FOR PROPER
ACCIDENT PREVENTION MEASURES.
SYMBOL
MEANING
WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
DANGER:
Failure to obey a safety
warning will result in serious injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury.
