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STANLEY is a registered trademark of The Stanley Works or its affiliates and are used under license by GXi Outdoor Power LLC.
Rev
. 9/2010
Important Engine Information
This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the power equipment
and should remain with the equipment if resold. The information and specifica-
tions included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for
printing.
GXi Outdoor Power LLC, exclusive marketer of STANLEY heavy duty power
equipment
, reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications or de-
sign at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever.
No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read
them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your
STANLEY dealer for a replacement.
SAFETY INFORMATION
STANLEY products are designed to give safe and dependable service if oper-
ated according to instructions. Read and understand this owner’s manual
before operating your power equipment.
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY
Know how to stop your power equipment quickly in case of emergency. Under-
stand the use of all controls and connections. Be sure that anyone who oper-
ates this power equipment receives proper instruction. Do not let children
operate the power equipment without parental supervision.
Fire and Burn Hazards
The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials.
Keep the power equipment at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from buildings
and other equipment during operation.
Do not enclose this product in any structure.
Do not smoke when refueling.
Keep flammable materials away.
The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a
while after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler while
it is hot.
Let the engine cool before storing.
Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped.
Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may ignite after the engine has
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM INFORMATION
The U.S. and California Clean Air Acts
EPA and California regulations require all manufacturers to furnish written
instructions describing the operation and maintenance of emission control
systems. The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order
to keep the emissions from your
STANLEY
engine within the emission stan-
dards. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices
and systems may be performed by any engine repair establishment or individ-
ual, using parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA standards.
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas.
Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death. To
keep exhaust gas from accumulating, use in an area with adequate ventila-
tion. DO NOT use this product in a garage, basement, crawlspace, enclosed
shed, or any other area that does not have adequate ventilation. DO NOT use
this equipment near ventilation ducts or open windows that may allow ex-
haust gasses to enter your home or business. ONLY operate this product
outdoors.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm.
WARNING
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE
Always disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
ground against the engine to prevent inadvertent starting of the
machine. This step should be taken as a precaution whenever you
are performing service on this machine.
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions
can cause serious injuries or death. Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner’s manual.
Safety Precautions:
Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs. This
will eliminate several potential hazards:
Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the
engine.
Burns from hot parts.
Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
Injury from moving parts.
Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.
In the State of California a spark arrestor is required by law. Other states may
have similar laws. Federal laws apply on all federal lands. If you equip the
muffler with a spark arrestor, it must be maintained in effective working order.
Rapid retraction of the recoil starter cord can pull the starter cord
back faster than you can let go. When starting the engine, pull the
cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
WARNING
