This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's
manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL
MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss.
Wear eye protection meeting current ANSI / ISEA
Z87.1 standards and ear protection when operating
this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
• WEAR FOOT PROTECTION
Always wear heavy-duty, non-slip footwear when
operating this unit.
• WEAR HAND PROTECTION
Always wear heavy-duty, non-slip gloves when
handling this unit.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.
• OIL
Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil.
• DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT
CAUTION:
containing greater than 10% ethanol will likely
damage this engine and void the warranty.
• SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
Read the operator's
Thrown objects and loud
It has been proven that fuel
SYMBOL
MEANING
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
• PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times.
• THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
propelled at high speed, causing injury.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m)
from the operating area.
• HOT SURFACE
WARNING:
gear housing or muffler. You may get burned. These
parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned
off, they remain hot for a short time.
• GARDEN CULTIVATORS – ROTATING TINES CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
tines to stop moving before installing or removing the
tines, or before cleaning or performing any maintenance.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating tines.
• NO STEP
Always keep proper footing and balance. Do not
overreach, take extra care when working on steep
slopes or inclines.
• PLACE RIGHT FOOT HERE
Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position
whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and
unit must be in a stable position while starting.
5
Small objects can be
Keep all bystanders,
Do not touch a hot engine,
Stop the engine and allow the