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ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CARBON MONOXIDE POISING WARNING
All engines have carbon monoxide contained in their exhaust fumes. It is a deadly, colorless, odorless,
tasteless gas which could be present even though you see or smell no engine exhaust. In an enclosed area
with no ven la on, this gas can linger for days. If inhaled at any level, this gas can cause drowsiness,
headaches, nausea, dizziness, confusion and even death. If you experience any of these symptoms,
immediately seek fresh air and medical a en on.
SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING POISING
Never run the unit's engine indoors
Carbon Monoxide can reach dangerous levels quickly, so never try and ven late indoors
Never use the unit, when exhaust fumes can be pulled into an indoor facility
Never use the unit in a poorly ven lated outdoor area where exhaust fumes cannot be easily vented
(examples include hilly terrain that enclose an area or a large hole)
Never use the unit in an enclosed or par ally enclosed area such as tents, carports, basements or
structures with one or more side enclosures
Always run the unit with the exhaust and mu
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er pointed away from the operator
Make sure anyone with you is well away from the unit and never point the exhaust toward a person
GASOLINE FIRES AND FUEL SAFETY
Never use fuel in any place where a spark or
fl
ame might be present. Both fuel and its vapors are dangerous
and highly
fl
ammable and could ignite. Never use fuel around clothes dryers, hot water or space heaters,
electric motors, etc. Fuel
fi
res spread quickly and are highly explosive. Keep
fl
ames and sparks away from
engine and fuel.
PREVENTION OF GASOLINE FIRES
Never
fi
ll your fuel tank indoors. Always
fi
ll it outside in a ven lated area
Never
fi
ll with the engine running. Always allow unit to cool before
fi
lling unit
Never drain fuel from the unit in enclosed area
Always wipe any excess fuel from engine and area before star ng unit
Allow any spilled fuel to dry a er wiping and before star ng unit
Always allow me for any vapors to vent before star ng unit
Always test to make sure fuel cap is secure before star ng unit
Never run the unit without the fuel cap securely installed
Never smoke while using this unit
To prevent
fi
re or explosion by sta c discharge, use only non-metal, portable fuel containers approved by
UL or the ASTM
Never pour fuel from the units fuel tank
An adult should always
fi
ll the fuel tank
Never allow anyone under the in
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uence of alcohol or drugs to
fi
ll the fuel tank or operate this device
Never allow children to
fi
ll the fuel tank or operate this device
During break-in period clutch slippage may occur. A er about two hours of normal opera on the clutch
will transfer maximum power to the nes. Always keep clutch free of oil and other moisture
MODEL Y2007
MINI CULTIVATOR AND DETHATHER
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