Firepower MST 220i, Operating Manual

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FIREPOWER MST 220i
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 1-4 Manual 0-5343
8. Read and follow instructions on compressed
gas cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA
publication P-1 listed in Safety Standards.
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WARNING
Engines can be dangerous.
WARNING
ENGINE EXHAUST GASES can kill.
Engines produce harmful exhaust gases.
1. Use equipment outside in open, well-ventilated
areas.
2. If used in a closed area, vent engine exhaust
outside and away from any building air intakes.
WARNING
ENGINE FUEL can cause fire or explosion.
Engine fuel is highly flammable.
1. Stop engine before checking or adding fuel.
2. Do not add fuel while smoking or if unit is near
any sparks or open flames.
3. Allow engine to cool before fuelling. If possible,
check and add fuel to cold engine before beginning
job.
4. Do not overfill tank — allow room for fuel to
expand.
5. Do not spill fuel. If fuel is spilled, clean up before
starting engine.
WARNING
MOVING PARTS can cause injury.
Moving parts, such as fans, rotors, and belts can cut
fingers and hands and catch loose clothing.
1. Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards
closed and securely in place.
2. Stop engine before installing or connecting
unit.
3. Have only qualified people remove guards or
covers for maintenance and troubleshooting
as necessary.
4. To prevent accidental starting during servicing,
disconnect negative (-) battery cable from
battery.
5. Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, and tools
away from moving parts.
6. Reinstall panels or guards and close doors
when servicing is finished and before starting
engine.
WARNING
SPARKS can cause BATTERY GASES TO
EXPLODE; BATTERY ACID can burn eyes
and skin.
Batteries contain acid and generate explosive gases.
1. Always wear a face shield when working on a
battery.
2. Stop engine before disconnecting or connecting
battery cables.
3. Do not allow tools to cause sparks when working
on a battery.
4. Do not use welder to charge batteries or jump start
vehicles.
5. Observe correct polarity (+ and –) on batteries.
WARNING
STEAM AND PRESSURIZED HOT
COOLANT can burn face, eyes, and skin.
The coolant in the radiator can be very hot
and under pressure.
1. Do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot.
Allow engine to cool.
2. Wear gloves and put a rag over cap area when
removing cap.
3. Allow pressure to escape before completely
removing cap.
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WARNING
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, includ-
ing lead, known to the State of California to cause
birth defects and other reproductive harm.
Wash
hands after handling.