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Running engine produces heat.
Engine parts, especially muffler,
become extremely hot. Severe
thermal burns can occur on
contact. Combustible debris,
such as leaves, grass, brush, etc.,
can catch fire.
• Allow muffler, engine cylinder, and fins to cool before
touching.
• Keep children away from hot or running engines. They
can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
• Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler and
cylinder area.
Rotating engine parts can
contact or entangle hands, feet,
hair, clothing, or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe
laceration can result.
• Operate equipment with guards in place.
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling draw-
strings or items that could become caught.
Rapid retraction of starter cord
(kickback) will pull hand and
arm toward engine faster than
you can let go. Broken bones,
fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resis-
tance is felt, then pull rapidly.
• Remove all external equipment/engine loads before
starting engine.
• Direct coupled equipment components such as, but
not limited to blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets,
etc., must be securely attached.
Safety Label Location
This label warns you of potential hazards that can
cause serious injury. Read it carefully. Refer to Figure
8-1 for explanation of symbols. If the label comes off or
becomes hard to read, contact the dealer for replace-
ment.
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Safe
Operation
Practices
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International Symbols and Meanings
Figure 8-1: International symbols and meanings.
