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• Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for fuel
expansion. If the tank is overfilled, the fuel can overflow onto
a hot engine and cause a FIRE or an EXPLOSION.
• Allow at least two (2) feet of clearance on all sides of the
engine, even while operating it outdoors, or you could damage
the engine.
• Thoroughly inspect the engine for loose or damaged parts
before each use. Do not use the engine until adjustments or
repairs are made.
• Check the oil level in the engine before each use.
• Inspect the engine periodically. Repair or replace all damaged
or defective parts immediately.
• Inspect fuel system frequently for leaks or damage. Repair or
replace any damaged or leaking component immediately.
Never attempt to change, alter or modify the engine fuel
system in any way that might affect safety or compliance with
applicable codes and standards.
WHILE OPERATING
• This engine was designed and manufactured for specific
applications. Do not attempt to modify the equipment or
use it for any application for which it was not designed.
• Engine exhaust gases contain DEADLY carbon monoxide
gas. This dangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient
concentrations, can cause unconsciousness or even death.
Operate this equipment only in the open air where adequate
ventilation is available.
• Do not insert any object through the cooling slots of the
engine. You could damage the equipment or injure yourself.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed necessary to
operate the equipment. Do not run the engine at high speed
when not operating the equipment.
• This engine requires an adequate flow of cooling air for its
continued proper operation. Never operate the equipment
inside any room or enclosure where the free flow of cooling air
into and out of the equipment might be obstructed. Without
sufficient cooling air flow, the engine quickly overheats,
damaging the engine or nearby property.
• Do not smoke around the engine. Wipe up any fuel or oil spills
immediately. Never leave oily or fuel soaked rags around the
engine. Keep the area around the engine clean and free of
debris.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, etc., away from moving parts of this
engine.
• Never operate the engine (a) in the rain; (b) in any enclosed
compartment; (c) if the engine speed changes; (d) if the engine
sparks; (e) if flame or smoke is observed while the engine is
running.
• Never work on this engine or handle any electrical device while
standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are
wet. DANGEROUS ELECTRIC SHOCK will result.
