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:
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:
cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye
protection meeting current ANSI Z87.1 standards and
ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full face
shield when needed.
• 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
WARNING:
greater than 10% ethanol will likely damage this
engine and void the warranty.
• SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
Read the operator's manual(s) and
Thrown objects and loud noise can
It has been proven that fuel containing
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.
• CHOKE CONTROL
1. • FULL choke position
2. • PARTIAL choke position
3. • RUN choke position
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
speed, causing injury. Keep away from the rotating rotor.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.
• HOT SURFACE
WARNING
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:
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.
4
Small objects can be propelled at high
Keep all bystanders, especially children
: Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder.
Stop the engine and allow the tines to