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Operator's Manual
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Read these instructions careful
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Wear approved hearing protection.
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Wear eye protection with side shie
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marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Do not touch parts that are hot from
operation. Serious burns may result.
Eng
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ly the muffler,
become extremely hot during operation.
Allow engine and muffler to cool before
touching.
Do not remove or tamper with the
protection and safety devices.
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Never start or run the engine inside a
closed area or in poorly vent
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The eng
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monoxide, and odorless and deadly gas.
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Shut off the engine, disconnect spark plug
wire, and make certain a
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have stopped before cleaning, repairing, or
inspecting the unit.
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
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flammable and explosive. Never fuel the
machine indoors or whi
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hot or running. Wipe up any gasoline that
spills. Keep away from any inflammables
when operating the engine.
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Keep chi
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and bystanders at least
50 feet (15m) away.
Stop engine and remove ignition key
prior to
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Do not a
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low the directional discharge
chute to point in the direction of
bystanders or pets.
Thrown objects can result
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personal
injury or property damage
Use extra caution on slopes. T h e
machine is heavy and can speed up when
going downhill. Be prepared to ma
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tain
control of the machine. To avoid
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oss of
control, operate across slopes, not up
and down. When turning, turn uphill, not
down. Do not operate on slopes greater
than 15 degrees.
There are rotating blades
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ns
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de the
blower. Please keep your hands, feet or
tools out of intake and discharge opening
whi
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e machine is running
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Do not let long hair uncovered. Use a
hair net.
Keep safety dev
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ces (guards, shields, etc.)
in place and working. Do not operate
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thout shields and guards in place.
Do not operate when other persons are
present nearby.
Do not allow the directio
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chute to
point in the direction of bystanders or
pets
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