SAFETY
SYMBOLS
The rating plate on your machine may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use.
Read these instructions carefully.
Wear eye protection.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear safety footwear.
Do not remove or tamper with the
protection and safety devices.
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Do not touch parts which are hot from
operation. Serious burns may result.
Stop engine, remove key, read manual
before making any repairs or adjustments.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Most accidents with engines can be prevented if you follow all
instructions in this manual and on the engine. Some of the most
common hazards are discussed below, along with the best way to
protect yourself and others.
OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES
The engines are designed to give safe and dependable service if
operated according to instructions. Read and understand this
owner’s manual before operating the engine. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Know how to stop the engine quickly, and understand the
operation of all controls. Never permit anyone to operate the
engine without proper instructions.
Do not allow children to operate the engine. Keep children and
pets far away from the area of operation.
OPERATOR SAFETY
Safety Measures
START/STOP SAFETY
Starting The Engine
Warning!
Wash hands after using the machine, refueling, and
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Certain components in this product
and its accessories contain chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm
according to the State of California.
Warning!
Kick back or rapid retraction of the recoil cord will
pull the operators hand and arm towards the engine
quicker than you can let go.
Warning!
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Exhaust from the
engine contains fumes known to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm according to the
State of California.
Warning!
YARDMAX engines are not engineered or intended to
be used to power any other device than what it was
originally specified in. Including but not limited to
competitive racing events, recreational, sport or all-
terrain vehicles (ATV’s), go-karts, fun-karts, golf-carts, etc.
Avoiding Kick Back
Lightly pull the recoil handle so that the cord is taught prior to
pulling harder to start.
Grip the starter handle so you can quickly release it if needed.
If gripped too tightly injury could result.
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