Craftsman Speed Start 316.79401 Series Operator's Manual page 4

OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Stop the engine, make sure all moving parts have stopped, allow
the unit to cool and disconnect the spark plug wire before
performing any maintenence or replacing any parts on the unit.
• Never store the unit with fuel in the tank, inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame (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, secured or at a height 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
them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
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:
cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye
protection meeting current ANSI Z87.1 standards and
ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full face
shield when needed.
• 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:
greater than 10% ethanol will likely damage this
engine and void the warranty.
• SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
Read the operator's manual(s) and
Thrown objects and loud noise can
It has been proven that fuel containing
SYMBOL MEANING
• 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. • FULL choke position
2. • PARTIAL choke position
3. • RUN choke position
• THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
speed, causing injury.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.
• HOT SURFACE
WARNING
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:
to stop before changing tubes, cleaning or performing
any maintenance.
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Small objects can be propelled at high
Keep all bystanders, especially children
: Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder.
Stop the engine and allow the impeller