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• Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away
from moving parts. If possible, do not make adjustments
with the engine running.
• Charge battery in an open well ventilated area, away from
spark and flames. Unplug charger before connecting or
disconnecting from battery. Wear protective clothing and
use insulated tools.
• Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware
tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tightened securely, especially
impeller attachment bolts, to be sure the equipment is in
safe working condition.
•
Check brake operation frequently.
Prevent Fires
• Remove debris from engine compartment and muffler
area, before and after operating unit, especially after
blowing in dry conditions.
•
ALWAYS
shut off fuel when transporting or storing unit, if
the unit is equipped with a fuel shut off valve.
•
DO NOT
store unit near an open flame or source of
ignition, such as a water heater or furnace.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
Tire Safety
Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious
injury or death:
• Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper
equipment and experience to perform the job.
• Always maintain the correct tire pressure.
DO NOT
inflate
the tires above the recommended pressure. Never weld
or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause
an increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion.
Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.
• When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension
hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and
NOT in front of or over the tire assembly.
• Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged
rims or missing studs and nuts.
Handling Fuel Safely
To avoid personal injury or property damage,
use extreme
care when handling fuel.
Fuel is extremely flammable and
fuel vapors are explosive:
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition.
• Use only an approved fuel container. Use only non-metal,
portable fuel containers approved by the Underwriter’s
Laboratory (U.L.) or the American Society for Testing &
Materials (ASTM). If using a funnel, make sure it is plastic
and has no screen or filter.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
• Never add fuel to or drain fuel from the unit indoors. Move
unit outdoors and provide adequate ventilation.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately. If fuel is spilled on
clothing, change clothing immediately. If fuel is spilled
near unit, do not attempt to start the engine but move the
unit away from the area of spillage. Avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
• Never store the unit or fuel container where there is an
open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater
or other appliance.
• Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric
discharge. Static electric discharge can ignite fuel vapors
in an ungrounded fuel container.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground away from your vehicle before adding fuel.
• Remove fuel-powered equipment from the truck or
trailer and add fuel to it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then add fuel to such equipment with a portable
container, rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until you have finished
adding fuel. Do not use a nozzle lock open device.
•
Never overfill fuel tank.
Replace fuel tank cap and
tighten securely.
• Replace all fuel container caps securely after use.
• For gasoline engines, do not use gas with methanol.
Methanol is harmful to your health and to the
environment.
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
Waste products, such as used oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid,
and batteries, can harm the environment and people:
•
DO NOT
use beverage containers for waste fluids -
someone may drink from them.
• Contact your local Recycling Center or authorized dealer
to learn how to recycle or dispose of waste products.
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provides specific details on
chemical products: physical and health hazards, safety
procedures, and emergency response techniques. The
seller of the chemical products used with your unit is
responsible for providing the SDS for that product.
Safety Decals and Icons
Read the safety decals before you operate the unit. The
cautions and warnings are for your safety. Understand and
follow all safety decals to avoid a personal injury or damage
to the unit.
WARNING
If any safety decals become worn or damaged, and
cannot be read, order replacement decals from your
local dealer.
