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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Oil and Fuel Information ......................................................................................................................... 3
Operating Instructions ........................................................................................................................... 3
Maintenance and Repair Instructions .................................................................................................... 3
Cleaning and Storage ............................................................................................................................ 4
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................................................................................................ 4
Specifi cations ........................................................................................................................................ 4
SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE
NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington.
All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and
Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-
covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine be
constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fi re. Check with your state or local authorities
for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements could subject you to
liability or a fi ne.
This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor.
If it requires replacement, ask your
LOCAL SERVICE DEALER to install the
Accessory Part #753-06418 Muffl er Assembly
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
S
YMBOL
M
EANING
SAFETY ALERT:
Indicates danger, warning or caution. Attention is required in
order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or
pictographs.
NOTE:
Advises of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the
equipment.
DANGER:
Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock and
personal injury.
WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock and personal
injury.
CAUTION:
Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fi re, electric shock and personal injury.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
GENERAL SAFETY
•
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit.
•
Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the infl uence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
•
Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.
•
All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly before operating the unit.
•
Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners
are in place and secure. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Do not
operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
•
Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such
as glass, wire, etc.
•
Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders, and
pets outside a 50 feet (15 m.) radius; there still may be a risk to bystanders from thrown objects.
Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the unit
immediately.
•
Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns automatically to the idle position. Make all
adjustments or repairs before using unit.
•
Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame
(pilot lights, etc.) or sparks (switches, electrical motors, etc.).
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
•
Store the unit in a dry place, either locked up or up high to prevent unauthorized use or damage.
Keep out of the reach of children.
•
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from
debris. Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions.
•
Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you loan this
unit to others, also loan these instructions to them.
•
Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1–1989 standards and are
marked as such. Wear ear/hearing protection when operating this unit.
•
Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached.
•
To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), always wear ear/hearing protection
when operating this unit.
•
Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves, and a long sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry,
short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
•
Use the unit only in daylight or good artifi cial light.
•
Keep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel.
•
Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator
and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Refer to Starting/Stopping Instructions.
•
Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while engine is running. Debris such as
gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out by the discharge
opening, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator.
•
Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose.
•
Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of injury at a rate for which it was
designed.
•
Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.
Always keep proper footing and balance.
•
Always hold the unit with a fi rm grip when operating.
•
Keep hands, face, and feet away from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the impeller when it
is rotating. Do not operate without guards in place.
•
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dirt, debris,
and anything that may reduce the air fl ow.
•
Do not touch the engine or muffl er. These parts get extremely hot from operation, even after the unit
is turned off.
•
Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to do the job. Do not run the engine at high
speed when not in use.
•
Always stop the engine when operation is delayed or when walking from one location to another.
•
Use only genuine factory replacement parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from
your authorized service dealer. Use of any unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to serious
injury to the user or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
•
If you strike or come into contact with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for
damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged
parts.
•
To reduce fi re hazard, replace faulty muffl er and spark arrestor. Keep the engine and muffl er free from
grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up.
OIL AND FUEL SAFETY
•
Store fuel only in containers specifi cally designed and approved for the storage of such materials.
•
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before fi lling the fuel tank. Never remove the fuel tank
cap or add fuel when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in
place.
•
Always mix or add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area where there are no sparks or
fl ames. Do not smoke.
•
Never Operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
•
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel from the unit
immediately before starting the unit. Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling source
and site before starting the unit. Do not smoke.
•
Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can be fatal.
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.
•
Check the unit for fuel leaks.
•
Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
•
Never store the unit with fuel in the tank, inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame
(pilot lights, etc.) or sparks (switches, electrical motors, etc.).
•
To reduce fi re hazard, replace a faulty muffl er and spark arrestor. Keep the engine and muffl er free
from grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up.
•
Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator
and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Refer to Starting/Stopping Instructions.
•
Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muffl er. These parts get extremely hot from operation, even
after the unit is turned off.
•
Turn the engine to off and disconnect the spark plug for maintenance or repair.
BLOWER SAFETY
•
Stop the engine for maintenance, repair, to install or remove the blower tubes. The unit must be
stopped and the impeller no longer turning to avoid contact with the rotating blades.
•
Never point the blower in the direction of bystanders, animals, windows or automobiles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
When using the unit, all safety rules must be followed. Please read these
instructions before operating the unit in order to ensure the safety of the operator and any
bystanders. Please keep these instructions for later use.
WARNING:
Gasoline is highly fl ammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Take
the following precautions:
• SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
This operator’s manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may
appear on this product. Read the operator’s manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and
maintenance and repair information.
S
YMBOL
M
EANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictographs.
• READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read the operator’s manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or
bystanders.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing
loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when
operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
• DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT
WARNING:
It has been proven that fuel containing greater than 10% ethanol
will likely damage this engine and void the warranty.
• ON/OFF CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF CONTROL
OFF or STOP
• OIL
Refer to operator’s manual for the proper type of oil.
• PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times.
• CHOKE CONTROL
1. • FULL choke position
2. • PARTIAL choke position
3. • RUN choke position
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Small objects can be propelled at high speed, causing injury. Keep
away from the rotating rotor.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet
(15 m.) from the operating area.
• HOT SURFACE
WARNING:
Do not touch any metal engine components. The engine gets
extremely hot from operation and may cause severe burns. Allow the unit to
completely cool prior to any maintenance or servicing.
•
BLOWERS – ROTATING IMPELLER BLADES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Stop the engine and allow the impeller to stop before opening the
vacuum door, installing or changing tubes or bag, or before cleaning or performing
any maintenance.
For service call
1-800-800-7310
in the United States, or
1-800-668-1238
in Canada to obtain a
list of authorized service dealers near you. For more details about your unit, visit our website at
www.yardman.com or www.yardman.ca
.
DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR
WARRANTY SERVICE.
Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized
and approved service dealer.
All information, illustrations, and specifi cations in this manual are based on the latest product information
available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Copyright© 2010 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
