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Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers. Readandfollowall instructionsin this manual
beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith
theseinstructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis
symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle
componentscontainoremitchemicalsknownto Stateof California
to causecancerandbirthdefects or other reproductiveharm.Bat-
tery posts,terminals,andrelatedaccessoriescontainleadand lead
compounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato cause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.
Thismachinewasbuilt to beoperatedaccordingto the safeopera-
tion practicesin thismanual.As withany typeof powerequipment,
carelessnessor error on the part of the operatorcan resultin
seriousinjury.Thismachineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,
toesandfeetandthrowingdebris.Failureto observethe following
safetyinstructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryordeath.
Your Responsibility--Restrictthe use of thispowermachineto
personswho read,understandand follow thewarningsand instruc-
tionsin thismanualandon the machine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
TRAINING
•Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machineand
in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand operate.
Keepthis manualina safeplacefor futureand regularreference
andfor orderingreplacementparts.
• Readthe Operator'sManualand followallwarningsand safety
instructions.Failureto doso can resultin seriousinjuryto the
operatorand/or bystanders.Forquestions,call 1-800-4MY-HOME.
• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.Knowhow
to stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.
• Neverallowchildrenunder 14 yearsof ageto operatethis
machine.Children14andover shouldreadandunderstandthe
instructionsand safe operationpracticesin thismanualandon
the machineandbe trainedandsupervisedby anadult.
• Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
• Keepbystanders,pets,andchildrenat least75feetfromthe
machinewhile it is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneenters
the area.
• Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas.
PREPARATION
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethe equipmentis to be used.
Removeall rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhich
could bepickedupor thrownandcausepersonalinjuryor
damageto the machine.
• Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygogglesduringoperation
andwhile performingan adjustmentor repair,to protectyour
eyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan causeseriousinjuryto
the eyes.
• Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksand
shirts.Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycan becaughtin movable
parts.Neveroperatethismachineinbarefeetorsandals.
• Beforestarting,checkallboltsandscrewsfor propertightnessto
besurethe machineis in safe workingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachinefor any damageat frequentintervals.
• Disengageclutchleversandshift (if provided)into neutral("N")
beforestartingtheengine.
• Neverleavethis machineunattendedwiththe engine running.
• Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhilethe engineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator's
manual.
• Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionslabels,as necessary.
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