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SAFETY
CAUTION
This engine is shipped from us without oil. If you start the
engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond
repair and will not be covered under warranty.
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
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Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes
before removing gas cap.
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Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
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Do not overfill fuel tank.
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Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot
lights, heat, and other ignition sources. Check fuel
lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or
leaks. Replace if necessary.
WHEN STARTING ENGINE
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Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner
are in place.
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Do not crank the engine with spark plug removed. If
fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before attempting
to start the engine.
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If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position,
place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
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Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
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Transport with fuel tank EMPTY.
WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT
WITH FUEL IN TANK
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Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or
other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition
source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
WARNING
Starting engine creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases.
Explosion and fire could result.
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If there is natural or LP gas leakage in the area, do not
start the engine.
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Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are
flammable.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will
pull your hand and arm toward engine faster
than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result.
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When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt, then pull rapidly.
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Direct coupled equipment components such as, but not
limited to, blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets, etc.,
must be securely attached.
WARNING
Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands,
feet, hair, clothing, or accessories. Traumatic
amputation or severe lacera- tion can result.
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Operate equipment with guards in place. Keep
hands and feet away from rotating parts.
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Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
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Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings
or items that could become caught.
DANGER
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.
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Start and run engine outdoors.
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Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors
or windows are open.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Engine parts,
especially muffler, become extremely hot.
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush,
etc. can catch fire.
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Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before
touching.
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Remove accumulated debris from muffler area and
cylinder area.
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Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester
before using equipment on forest-covered, grass-
covered, brush-covered unimproved land. The state of
California requires this. Other states may
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have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
