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Spark Arrestor
Warning:
This machine is equipped
with an internal combustion engine
and should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brushcov-
ered or grass-covered land unless the
engine’s exhaust system is equipped
with a spark arrester meeting applicable
local or provincial laws (if any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in
effective working order by the operator.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your
nearest engine authorized service dealer.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in
any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead
to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe
speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine
governor.
Notice regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California
and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small
Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on regular
unleaded gasoline, and may include the following
emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM) and
Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
Average Useful Life
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), this product has an
Average Useful Life
of seven
(7) years, or 60 hours of operation. At the end of the
Average Useful Life
, buy a new machine or have the
machine inspected annually by an authorized service
dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems
are working properly and not worn excessively. Failure to
do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.
Safe
Operation
Practices
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 man-
ual 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.
Your
Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual and on
the machine.