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Safety Information
The engine serial number is needed when ordering parts and making inquiries.
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Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read
the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.
DANGER: If the service being performed requires the engine to be running operate it
only outside in clean, dry, well-ventilated areas. Exhaust from the gasoline engine contains
deadly carbon monoxide, which is odorless and toxic.
WARNING: Risk of explosion. Spilled gas­ol­ine and it’s vapors can be­come ignited
from sparks from smoking products, electrical arcing, exhaust, flame, gas­es and hot engine
components such as the muffler. Wipe any fuel spillage from engine.
WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
Warning: Risk of unsafe operation. Always wear gloves and certified safety equipment:
ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3) with side shields.
WARNING: Stop engine and remove the spark plug wire before servicing.
Warning: Hot surfaces. Risk of burn. Engine (especially the muffler) and surrounding
parts are very hot, do not touch. Allow engine to cool before servicing.
Warning: If protective covers must be removed during servicing keep away from moving
parts and wires.
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Service Information
• Always use identical replacement parts.
• Use tools designed for small engine repair, using incorrect tools could damage the
engine.
• Replace all gaskets, O-rings, etc. when reassembling.
• Clean all parts in non flammable solvent. Lubricate any sliding surfaces before reassembly.
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