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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rules for Safe Operation
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2
Warranty Information
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4
Know Your Unit ...............................................
4
Assembly
Instructions
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5
Oil and Fuel Information
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7
Starting/Stopping
Instructions
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8
Operating Instructions
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9
Maintenance
and Repair Instructions
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10
Cleaning and Storage .........................................
12
Troubleshooting
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13
Specifications
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14
Parts List ...................................................
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Service Information
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Back Cover
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 fire. 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 fine. This unit is factory
equipped
with a spark
arrestor. If it requires replacement,
ask a Sears or other qualified service delaer
to install the Accessory
Part #753-05669
Muffler Assembly.
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION
65 WARNING
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH
DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
The purpose
of safety symbols
is to attract your attention
to possible I
dangers. The safety symbols,
and their explanations,
deserve your careful I
attention
and understanding.
The safety warnings
do not by themselves
I
eliminate
any danger. The instructions
or warnings
they give are not I
substitutes
for proper accident prevention measures.
I
SYMBOL
MEANING
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 fire, 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 fire, 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 fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
NOTE-
This Unit Can Use a Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start
Optional
Accessory!
Please refer to the Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start operator's
manual for proper use of these features. (Items may be Sold
Separately! Please refer to page 10 of this manual for more information
about purchasing these accessories.)
Read the Operator's
Manual and follow all warnings
and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
All information,
illustrations,
and specifications
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.
• IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
I_
I WARNING:
When using the unit, you must follow the safety
I
rules. 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.
• Read the instructions
carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper
use of the unit.
• Read this operating instruction
manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Know how to stop
the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment.
Never allow adults
unfamiliar with the instructions
to use the unit. Never allow adults to
operate the equipment without proper instruction.
• All guards and safety attachments
must be installed properly before
operating the unit.
SPECIAL SAFETY WARNINGS
FOR GAS ENGINES
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explode if ignited. Take the following
precautions:
• Store fuel only in containers specifically
designed and approved for the
storage of such materials.
• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank.
Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel when the engine is hot. Always
loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank before
fueling. Do not smoke.
• Always add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated
outdoor area where there are
no sparks or flames. 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 engine. Move the unit at
least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling source and site before starting the
engine. Do not smoke.
•
Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill. Only operate this unit in a well-ventilated outdoor area.
WHILE OPERATING
• 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 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, jewelery, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure
hair above shoulder level.
• To avoid static electricity
shock, do not wear rubber gloves or any other
insulated gloves while operating this unit.
•
Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial 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 firm 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 flow.
•
Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from
operation,
even after the unit is turned off.
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