Parker 947103-169cc, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

GB - 6

This product is equipped with an internal 
combustion engine. DO NOT use on or near 
any unimproved, forest or brush covered land 
unless the exhaust system is equipped with a 
spark arrestor meeting applicable local, state 
or federal laws. A spark arrestor, if used, 
must be maintained in effective working order 
by the operator. 

Wear approved safety glasses when 
operating this equipment. The operation of 
any powered machine can result in foreign 
objects being thrown by high-speed rotating 
parts. 

Wear work gloves, sturdy footwear, and 
hearing protection when operating this 
equipment. 
Remove hearing protection and watch for 
traffic when operating near, or when crossing 
roadways. 

Before inspecting or servicing any part of 
equipment, shut off engine, disconnect spark 
plug wire from spark plug, and make sure that 
all moving parts have come to a complete 
stop. Be aware that rotating blades slow 
down gradually after engine is shut off. 

Never leave equipment unattended when 
engine is running. Shut off engine and 
disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug 
before leaving equipment. Close the fuel 
shut-off valve. 
Exercise extreme caution on slopes and 
avoid excessively steep slopes.

Use extreme caution when moving backward 
or pulling the machine towards you.

Do not change the engine governor or over 
run the engine. 
Do not tilt the equipment when starting the 
engine or switching on the motor.

Do not start the engine when standing in front 
of the air discharge outlet.

Walk, never run. 
ALWAYS be sure of your footing. Use caution 
to avoid slipping and falling.

Operate machine only in daylight or good 
artificial light.

NEVER operate after or during the use of 
medication, drugs or alcohol. Unit requires 
complete and unimpaired attention.
If the machine should start to vibrate 
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and 
check for the cause immediately. Vibration is 
generally a warning of trouble.

Do not weld or repair damaged or worn 
impeller. Replace only.

Never allow children or untrained adults to 
operate this equipment. 

Keep the area of operation clear of all 
persons, particularly small children, and pets. 
Keep bystanders at least 25 feet away from 
the area of operation. 

Do not run engine in an enclosed area. 
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide 
gas, a deadly poison that is odorless, 
colorless, and tasteless. 

Before making air flow adjustments, shut off 
engine, and allow all moving parts to come to 
a complete stop. 
Do not move through or stand in the air flow 
with the engine running. Blown debris can 
cause injury.

Do not allow hands or any other part of the 
body or clothing inside the air intake or 
discharge areas. 

Do not start engine or operate this equipment 
with any safety guards removed. 
See manufacturer’s instructions for proper 
operation and installation of accessories. 
Only use accessories approved by the 
manufacturer.

Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are 
explosive. Handle with care. Use only an 
approved gasoline container with an 
appropriately sized dispensing spout.

Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can 
explode. ONLY use approved fuel containers.

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NO  Smoking!

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NO  Sparks!

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NO  Flames!

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Allow engine to cool before filling fuel 
tank. 

Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a 
truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always 
place containers on the ground away from 
your vehicle before filling.

When practical, remove gas-powered 
equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel 
it on the ground. If this is not possible, then 
refuel such equipment on a trailer with a 
portable container, rather than from a 
gasoline dispenser nozzle.

Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the 
fuel tank or container opening at all times until 
fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-
open device.
Check fuel supply before starting engine.

DO NOT fill gasoline tank indoors, when 
engine is running, or while engine is hot.

Allow engine to cool several minutes before 
removing fuel cap.

Do not mix oil with gasoline. 
DO NOT overfill. Allow about 1/2” (12 mm) of 
tank space for fuel expansion.