Page 7getearthquake.com1-800-345-6007Safety Rules and InformationAmputationHazardTo avoid serious personal injury fromrotating cutting blades, keep hands outof discharge while machine is running.Thrown ObjectsHazardTo avoid serious personal injury fromdischarged debris, never operatewithout the discharge bag installed.DANGER WARNING1732181Amputation HazardTo avoid serious personal injury from rotatingcutting blades, keep hands out of inlet whilemachine is running.DANGER1732039173192117319201731919Amputation HazardTo avoid seriouspersonal injury fromrotating cuttingblades, keep handsout of inlet whilemachine is running.DANGERAvoid Serious Injury or Death• Read and follow the operating instructions.• Know the location and function of all controls.• Wear proper safety goggles and hearingprotection.• Never wear loose clothing.• Keep hands and clothing clear of materialbeing pulled into the unit.• Keep hands and feet away from the dischargechute area.• Keep safety devices (guards & shields)in place and working.• Do not operate when children or othersare present.• Be sure all moving parts have stoppedbefore placing hands near the cuttingblades.• When leaving the machine, shut off theengine.WARNING1731918NO HANDS BELOW THIS LINESafety DecalsThis unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from anindustry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledgeto operate this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to remind you of thisimportant information while you are operating your unit.All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional messages on your unit should be carefully read and obeyed. Personalbodily injury can result when these instructions are not followed. The information is for your safety and it is important! Thesafety decals below are on your unit.If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them at once. See your local dealer for replacements.These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant visual reminder to you, and others who may use the equipment, tofollow the safety instructions necessary for safe, effective operation.Decal - Danger,Rotating Cutting Blades,North American ModelsDecal - Danger,Rotating Cutting Blades, Warning, Debris,North American ModelsDecal - Operating Instructions,North American ModelsDecal - Operating Instructions, CeModelsDecal - Danger,Rotating Cutting Blades,Ce ModelsDecal - Danger,Thrown Objects, Do Not OperateWithout Collection Bag,Ce Models