Stark 61021, Owner'S Manual And Safety Instructions

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The rating plate on your machine may 
show symbols. These represent important 
information about the product or instructions 
on its use.

General Safety Rules

Understand your Machine

Read and understand the operator’s manual 
and labels affixed to the machine. Learn its 
application and limitations as well as the 
specific potential hazards peculiar to it. 

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

Make sure to read and understand all the 
instructions and safety precautions as outlined 
in the Engine Manual, packed separately 
with your unit. Do not attempt to operate 
the machine until you fully understand how 
to properly operate and maintain the Engine 
and how to avoid accidental injuries and/or 
property damage.

Work area

Never start or run the engine inside a closed 
area. The exhaust fumes are dangerous, 
containing carbon monoxide, an odorless and 
deadly gas. Operate this unit only in a well 
ventilated outdoor area.

Never operate the machine without good 
visibility or light.

Personal safety

Do not operate the machine while under the 
influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication 
that could affect your ability to use it properly.

Dress properly. Wear heavy long pants, boots 
and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, short 
pants,  jewelry of any kind. Secure long hair 
so it is above shoulder level. Keep your hair, 
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. 
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be 
caught in moving parts.

Check your machine before starting it. Keep 
guards in place and in working order. Make 
sure all nuts, bolts, etc. are securely tightened.

Never operate the machine when it is in need 
of repair or is in poor mechanical condition. 
Replace damaged, missing or failed parts 
before using it. Check for fuel leaks. Keep the 
machine in safe working condition.

Read these instructions for use 
carefully.

Wear eye protection. 
Wear hearing protection.

Wear protective gloves. 

Wear safety footwear.

It is forbidden to remove or 
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devices and safety devices.

Keep away from rotating parts.

Do not touch parts which are hot 
from operation. Serious burns 
may result.

Do not smoke or have open flames.

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storing, handling and using fuels, 
as they are highly volatile and 
explosive in vapor state.

Keep children and bystanders off 
and away.

SAFETY WARNINGS

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