Craftsman 154.58973 Operator's Manual page 5

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.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May
be used in conjunction with other symbols or
pictographs.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
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:
loud noise can cause severe eye injury and
hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting
current ANSI / ISEA Z87.1 standards and ear
protection when operating this unit. Use a full
face shield when needed.
WEAR HAND PROTECTION
Wear heavy duty work gloves to protect hands.
WEAR FOOT PROTECTION
Wear boots with slip-resistant and puncture-
resistant soles.
UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.
OIL
Refer to operator's manual for the proper type
of oil.
DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT
WARNING:
that fuel containing greater than 10% ethanol
will likely damage this engine and void the
warranty.
• SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
Read the operator's
Thrown objects and
It has been proven
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ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulb, fully and slowly,
10 times.
CHOKE CONTROL
1. • RUN choke position
2. • PARTIAL choke position
3. • FULL choke position
THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE
INJURY
WARNING:
be propelled at high speed, causing injury.
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
bystanders, especially children and pets, at
least 50 feet (15 m) from the
operating area.
HOT SURFACE
WARNING:
Do not touch a hot
muffler or cylinder. You may get burned. These
parts get extremely hot from operation. When
turned off, they remain hot for a short time.
BLOWERS – ROTATING IMPELLER
BLADES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Stop the unit
and allow the impeller to stop before
changing tubes, cleaning or performing any
maintenance. Keep hands and feet away from
moving parts.
Small objects can
Keep all