
16SG OPERATOR’S MANUAL REVISED 2/16/17 Page 6 of 18
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW (continued)
WARNING
: Keep safety guards and shields in place while the engine is running and keep all
operator protection systems in place and in operational condition.
WARNING
: Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes can
reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in an enclosure. To
reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, muffler, battery compartment and fuel storage area free of
any vegetative material and excessive grease.
Keep others away. If the job site is near a road or pedestrian path, warn and divert both motorized traffic
and pedestrians. As appropriate, use traffic flag personnel, signs, cones, and lighting devices to insure
safety.
Never allow anybody to ride on the machine.
Never lift machine over any person at any time.
WARNING
: If machine should fall, it would crush anybody under it.
We recommend having a fire extinguisher suitable for petrol fires in the operating area.