· 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.
· Do not operate this equipment near buildings, windows, or air conditioners.
· Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or clothing inside the vacuum inlet.
· Do not start engine or operate this equipment with any safety guards or housing removed.
· Before removing or installing collection bag, shut off engine, disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug, and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop.
· Empty the collection bag after each use. Decomposing debris could generate enough heat to
catch fire. Before emptying the collection bag, shut off engine, disconnect spark plug and allow
all moving parts to come to a complete stop.
· If equipment jams or becomes clogged, immediately shut off engine, disconnect spark plug,
and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Use only a wooden stick to clear away
debris.
DANGER
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. To prevent personal injury or property
damage:
· Do not add fuel if engine is running or still hot from recent operation. Allow engine to cool for at
least three minutes.
· Do not fill fuel tank indoors. After filling, wipe up any spills and move away from gasoline fumes
before starting engine.
· Do not allow open flame, matches, or smoking in area.
· Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded regular automotive gasoline, (leaded regular and
unleaded or leaded premium grades of gasoline are acceptable substitutes).
· Do not mix oil with gasoline.
· Clean the area around the fuel fill cap and remove the cap from the fuel tank. Insert a clean
funnel into the fuel tank.
· Fill the tank to 1/2 inch below the bottom of the filter neck to provide space for any fuel
expansion.
· Reinstall the fuel fill cap securely and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
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