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WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could 
endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all 
instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these 
instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.

WARNING:

 The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to 

the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

DANGER

: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this 

manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can 
result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. 
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Training
1.

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on 
the machine and in the manual(s) before 
attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this 
manual in a safe place for future and regular 
reference and for ordering replacement parts.

2.

Be familiar with all controls and their proper 
operation. Know how to stop the machine and 
disengage them quickly.

3.

Never allow children under 14 years old to 
operate this machine. Children 14 years old and 
over should read and understand the operation 
instructions and safety rules in this manual and 
should be trained and supervised by a parent.

4.

Never allow adults to operate this machine 
without proper instruction.

5.

Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at 
least 50 feet from the machine while it is in 
operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the 
area.

PREPARATION   
1.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the 
equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, 
sticks, wire, and other foreign objects which could 
be tripped over and cause personal injury. 

2.

Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-
fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes or 
jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never 
operate this machine in bare feet or sandals.

3.

Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked 
as meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards and ear/
hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear 
a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.

4.

This unit has a clutch. The tines remain stationary 
when the engine is idling. If they do not, have the 
unit adjusted by an authorized service dealer. 

5.

Squeeze the throttle control and check that it 
returns automatically to the idle position.

6.

Never leave this machine unattended with the 
engine running.

7.

Never attempt to make any adjustments while 

engine is running, except where specifically 
recommended in the operator’s manual. 

8.

To avoid personal injury or property damage use 
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is 
extremely flammable and the vapors are 
explosive. Serious personal injury can occur 
when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your 
clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and 
change clothes immediately.

a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and 

other sources of ignition.

c. Never fuel machine indoors.
d. Never remove gas cap or add while the 

engine is hot or running.

e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes 

before refueling.

f.

Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more 
than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to 
provide space for fuel expansion.

g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine 

and equipment. Move machine to another 
area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the 
engine.

i.

Never store the machine or fuel container 
inside where there is an open flame, spark, 
or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, 
space heater, clothes dryer, etc.)

j.

Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes 
before storing.

OPERATION
1.

Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts. 
Contact with the rotating parts can amputate 
fingers, hands, and feet.

2.

Do not operate machine while under the influence 
of alcohol or drugs. 

3.

Never operate this machine without good visibility 
or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a 
firm hold on the handles.

4.

Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at 
least 50 feet from the machine while it is in 

SAFETY

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