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SAFETY NOTICE & DECALS (EC10D ONLY)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL" is used to call attention to items or operations that may be
dangerous to machine operators or others working with this equipment. The symbol can be
found throughout this manual and on the unit itself. Please read these messages carefully.
READ SAFETY DECALS CAREFULLY
Carefully read and follow all safety decals. Keep them in good condition. If decals become
damaged, replace as required. If repainting, REPLACE ALL decals. Decal Kits are
available from authorized MBW Distributors.USE DECAL SET 12101
#01436, ON FUEL TANK
(GASOLINE ONLY)
#13483, ON FUEL TANK
(GASOLINE ONLY)
01067
FUEL MIXTURE
(After break in period)
Mix 50 parts gasoline to 1
part 2-cycle engine oil
(50:1).
#01067, ON FUEL TANK
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
01436
1. Open fuel valve.
2. Choke engine. A warm engine may not
need to be choked.
3. Set throttle at idle position.
4. Pull starter rope.
5. After starting: open choke.
6. For normal usage set throttle fully open.
7. To stop: Return throttle to idle position,
press Stop" button, close fuel valve.
13483
Read the Operating Instructions before
operating this piece of equipment.
Keep unauthorized and untrained
people away from this equipment.
ROTATING & MOVING PARTS! Make
sure all guards and safety devices are in
place.
DO NOT RUN this machine in an enĆ
closed area. The engine produces carĆ
bon monoxide, a POISONOUS GAS.
Wear approved hearing protection, foot
protection, eye protection and head
protection.
SHUT OFF the engine before servicing,
cleaning or adding fuel.
Failure to comply could result in seriĆ
ous bodily injury.
CAUTION
#14770, ON HANDLE
(RATCHET STYLE
THROTTLE ONLY)
#01060, ON AIR CLEANER
01064
B
#01326, SPRINGBOX COVER
AIR CLEANER INSTRUCTIONS
CLEAN ELEMENT DAILY. MORE OFTEN UNDER DUSTY CONDITIONS.
TAP ELEMENT LIGHTLY ON A FLAT SURFACE - IF DUST DOES NOT
DROP OFF EASILY OR IF ELEMENT IS BENT OR CRUSHED...................
REPLACE IT!
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE WITHOUT AIR CLEANER
ELEMENT - INTERNAL DAMAGE WILL RESULT!
06079
#06079, ON AIR CLEANER
#01064 ON ENGINE
Machine is top heavy. Attach proper
safety chains to this bar when lifting.
13531
Approximate weight: 160 lbs. (73 kg)
Model R540 only: 205 lbs. (93 kg)
WARNING
#13531 ON HANDLE
SHROUD
