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.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in property damage.
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THIS OR ANY D
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WALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT:
1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-433-9258)
WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read this instruction
manual and the engine instruction manual for safety, operation and
maintenance instructions.
WARNING: This product may not be equipped with a spark-
arresting muffler. If the product is not equipped and will be used
around flammable materials or on land covered with materials such
as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass or other similar items, then
an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required
in the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes
section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California
Public Resources Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in effective
working order. Spark arresters are also required on some U.S.
Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other
statutes and ordinances.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm
such as asbestos and lead in lead based paint.
WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Spilledgasolineandit’s
vapors can become ignited
from cigarette sparks, electri-
cal arcing, exhaust gases
and hot engine components
such as the muffler.
• Shutoffengineandallowitto
cool before adding fuel to the
tank.
• Usecareinfillingtanktoavoid
spilling fuel. Move unit away
from fueling area before start-
ing engine.
