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Operator Safety
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.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in
damage to the product.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Certain components in this product and its related
accessories 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
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.
• Operate equipment ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area
through windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other
openings.
Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains
important 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.
Safety Symbols and Meanings
FIRE
MOVING
PARTS
SHOCK
STOP
TOXIC FUMES
KICKBACK
EXPLOSION
ON OFF
WEAR EYE
PROTECTION
HAZARDOUS
CHEMICAL
HOT
SURFACE
CHOKE
READ MANUAL
FAST SLOW
OIL
FUEL
FUEL
SHUT-OFF
ROLL-OVER HAZARD
AMPUTATION
HAZARD
The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety in-
formation about hazards that can result in personal in-
jury. 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.