Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 3
Setup ........................................................................ 5
Controls ............................................................. 7
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 10
Maintenance ........................................................... 14
Storage ................................................................... 18
Safety
General Safety
DANGER
There may be buried utility lines in the work
area. Digging into them may cause a shock
or an explosion.
Have the property or work area marked for
buried lines and do not dig in marked areas.
Contact your local marking service or utility
company to have the property marked (for
example, in the US, call 811 for the nationwide
marking service).
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Read, understand, and follow the instructions
and warnings in this Operator's Manual and on
the machine and attachments before starting the
engine.
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Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop
the machine and disengage the controls quickly.
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Do not allow your hands, feet, or other body parts
or clothing near or under rotating parts or any
other moving parts of the machine.
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Do not operate the machine without all proper
shields, guards, and other safety protective
devices in place and functioning properly on the
machine.
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Keep bystanders, especially small children, and
pets out of the operating area.
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Do not allow children to operate the machine.
Allow only people who are responsible, trained,
familiar with the instructions, and physically
capable to operate the machine.
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Shut off the machine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before you leave the operator's position.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire, keep it away from
the plug to prevent accidental starting, and allow
the machine to cool before adjusting, fueling,
unclogging, servicing, cleaning, or storing the
machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always
pay attention to the safety-alert symbol
means Caution, Warning, or Danger-personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
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