SAFETY
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with all controls before operating.
Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the influence of drugs or medica-
tion.
Inspect the unit before use for loose or broken parts. Check for fuel leaks. Do not
operate with loose or damaged parts.
Carefully inspect the area before starting. Remove all debris such as rocks, glass,
wire, etc.
Keep clothing buttoned, and shirts tucked in. Do not wear jewelry such as bracelets,
necklaces, or neck chains.
Keep all bystanders away from the unit while operating. Do not place hands or face
in the direct path of the air blast from the unit.
FUELING
Store gasoline only in containers designed and approved for storage of such mate-
rial.
Do not smoke. Eliminate all ignition sources before refueling.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Never re-
move the fuel cap or add fuel while the engine is hot. Never operate the unit with-
out the fuel cap. Loosen the cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
Add fuel in a clean well-ventilated outdoor area where there are no sparks or flames.
Wipe up spilled fuel and wipe unit dry before operating. Move the unit at least 30
feet (9.1 m) from the refueling area before starting.
Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building.
Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.
To avoid static electricity or shock, do not wear rubber gloves or any other insulated
gloves while operating this unit.
Do not set or leave the unit operating on a hard surface. Immediately pick up unit
after starting and carry.
Always hold the unit with a firm grip while operating.
Do not operate from an unstable surface such as a ladder, tree, rooftop or steep
slope. Always keep proper footing and balance.
Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation.
When turned off they remain hot for a short time.
