Emission Control System; Safety Rules - Ariens 986501 Operator's Manual

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

This equipment and/or its engine may include
exhaust and evaporative emissions control
system components required to meet U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and/or California Air Resources Board
(CARB) regulations. Tampering with
emission controls and components by
unauthorized personnel may result in severe
fines or penalties. Emission controls and
components can only be adjusted by an
Ariens Company dealer or an authorized
engine manufacturer's service center.
Contact your Ariens Company equipment
retailer concerning emission controls and
component questions.

SAFETY RULES

Training
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the edger. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
Never edge while people, especially children,
or pets are nearby.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
Preparation
While edging, always wear eye and ear
protection, substantial foot wear, and long
trousers.
Thoroughly inspect the surface where the
equipment is to be used and remove all
stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign
objects.
WARNING: Fuel is highly
flammable. Take the following
precautions:
1. Store fuel in containers
2. Refuel outdoors only and do
3. Add fuel before starting the
4. Avoid spillage: if fuel is
5. Tighten all fuel tank and
Replace faulty silencers.
Before using, always visually inspect to see
that the blades, blade bolts and cutter
assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace
worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to
preserve balance.
Use only manufacturer-recommended
replacement parts and accessories.
Operation
Do not operate the engine in a confined
space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can collect. Breathing exhaust fumes
can be fatal.
Edge only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Walk, never run.
Use extreme caution when reversing or
pulling the edger toward you.
Make sure the blade has stopped before
crossing surfaces other than grass and when
transporting the edger to and from the area to
be edged.
Never operate the edger with defective,
missing or incorrectly fitted guards.
Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine.
Start the engine or switch on the motor
carefully according to instructions and with
feet well away from the blade(s).
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specifically designed for this
purpose.
not smoke while refueling.
engine. Never remove the
cap of the fuel tank or add
fuel while the engine is
running or when the engine
is hot.
spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine but move
the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid
creating any source of
ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
container caps securely.