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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion and
eventually death.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that may be present even
if you do not see or smell any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide
can collect rapidly, and you can quickly be overcome and unable to save yourself.
Also, deadly levels of carbon monoxide can linger for hours or days in enclosed or
poorly ventilated areas. If you experience any symptoms of carbon monoxide poi-
soning, leave the area immediately, get fresh air and seek medical treatment.
To prevent serious injury or death from carbon monoxide:
– Never run the vehicle in poorly ventilated or partially enclosed areas such as
garages, carports or barns. Even if you try to ventilate engine exhaust with fans
or open windows and doors, carbon monoxide can rapidly reach dangerous
levels.
– Never run the vehicle outdoors where engine exhaust can be drawn into a build-
ing through openings such as windows and doors.
Avoid Gasoline Fires and Other Hazards
Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. Fuel vapors can spread and
be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from the engine. To reduce the risk
of fire or explosion, follow these instructions:
– Refuel outdoors in a well ventilated area away from flames, sparks, anyone
smoking and other sources of ignition.
– Never add fuel with engine running.
– Never top off the fuel tank. Leave some room for the fuel to expand with tem-
perature changes.
– Wipe up any spilled fuel.
– Never start or operate the engine with the fuel cap removed.
– Use only an approved red gasoline container to store fuel.
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or death.
– Never siphon gasoline by mouth.
– If you swallow gasoline, get any in your eye or inhale gasoline vapor, see your
doctor immediately.
If gasoline spills on you, wash with soap and water and change your clothes.
Avoid Burns from Hot Parts
The exhaust system and engine become hot during operation. Avoid contact dur-
ing and shortly after operation to avoid burns.
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