IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or carbon monoxide
poisoning which will cause death or serious
personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
PRODUCT.
■ KNOW YOUR MACHINE. Read the operator's
manual carefully. Learn the machine's applications
and limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards related to this machine.
■ KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
Never operate the machine with any guard or cover
removed. Make sure all guards are operating properly
before each use.
■ REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from machine
before turning it on.
■ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, keep children
and visitors away. All visitors should wear safety
glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area.
■ KEEP THE AREA OF OPERATION CLEAR OF ALL
PERSONS, particularly small children, and pets.
■ DO NOT OPERATE THE ENGINE IN A CONFINED
SPACE where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can collect. Carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless,
and extremely dangerous gas can cause
unconsciousness or death.
■ USE RIGHT MACHINE. Don't force machine or
attachment to do a job it was not designed for.
Don't use it for a purpose not intended.
■ DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and
draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid
footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
■ DO NOT OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT WHILE
BAREFOOT OR WHEN WEARING SANDALS OR
SIMILAR LIGHTWEIGHT FOOTWEAR.
Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet
and improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
■ EXERCISE CAUTION TO AVOID SLIPPING OR
FALLING.
■ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
■ DON'T OVERREACH OR STAND ON UNSTABLE
SUPPORT. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
■ USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk
of injury.
■ NEVER STAND ON MACHINE. Serious injury could
occur if the machine is tipped.
■ CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the machine, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged must be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service center
to avoid risk of personal injury.
■ NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING
UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave
machine until it comes to a complete stop.
■ KEEP THE ENGINE FREE OF GRASS, LEAVES,
OR GREASE to reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
■ KEEP THE ExHAUST PIPE FREE OF FOREIGN
OBJECTS.
■ FOLLOW MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR SAFE LOADING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORT,
AND STORAGE OF MACHINE.
■ BE THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH CONTROLS.
Know how to stop the product and bleed pressure
quickly.
■ KEEP MACHINE DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, petrol, petroleum-
based products, or any solvents to clean machine.
■ STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL.
Watch what you are doing and use common sense.
Do not operate machine when you are tired.
Do not rush.
■ DO NOT OPERATE THE PRODUCT WHILE UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY
MEDICATION.
■ CHECK THE WORK AREA BEFORE EACH USE.
Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass,
nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become
entangled in the machine.
■ DO NOT USE MACHINE IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by an authorized service center.
