Snapper RDLT Series, Operator'S Manual

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Reproduction
WARNING
Certain components in this product and its related ac-
cessories contain chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds - chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains impor-
tant instructions that should be followed during the initial set-up,
the operation, and the maintenance of the equipment.
Save
these original instructions for future reference.
The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety informa-
tion about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal
word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the
alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity
of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent
the type of hazard.
NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in damage to
the product.
Fire Moving Parts Shock
Stop
Toxic Fumes
Kickback
Explosion
On/Of
Choke
Fuel
Hot Surface Hazardous
Chemical
Wear Eye
Protection
Read
Manual
Fast Slow Oil
Safety Symbols and Meanings
WARNING
Runn8n6 4n68n4 68v4s of 20r1on monox834, 0n o3orl4ss,
colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, fatigue,
dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea, fainting
or death.
• Op4r0t4 4qu8pm4nt ONLY out3oors.
• K44p 4x70ust 60s 5rom 4nt4r8n6 0 2onin43 0r40 t7rou67
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
Roll-Over
Hazard
Amputation
Hazard
Fuel
S7ut-Of
Operator Safety
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DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially
mul4r, 142om4 4xtr4m4ly 7ot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc.
20n 20t27 ir4.
• Allow mul4r, 4n68n4 2yl8n34r 0n3 ins to 2ool 145or4
touching.
• R4mov4 022umul0t43 341r8s 5rom mul4r 0r40 0n3
cylinder area.
• ît 8s 0 v8ol0t8on o5 C0l85orn80 Pu1l82 R4sour24 Co34, S42t8on
4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
syst4m 8s 4qu8pp43 w8t7 0 sp0rk 0rr4st4r, 0s 34in43 8n
S42t8on , m08nt08n43 8n 4f42t8v4 work8n6 or34r. Ot74r
states or federal jurisdictions may have similar laws. Con-
tact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer
to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system
installed on this engine.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.