Grizzly T27710, Owner'S Manual

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Safety
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
A hazard that could result in death, serious injury, or substantial property damage.
CAUTION: A hazard that could result in minor personal injury or property damage.
NOTE: is used to notify people of important installation, operation, or maintenance information.
WARNING
Explosive Fuel can cause
fi res and severe burns.
Do not fi ll fuel tank while
engine is hot or running.
Gasoline is extremely fl ammable
and its vapors can explode if
ignited. Store gasoline only in
approved containers, in well
ventilated, unoccupied buildings,
away from sparks or fl ames.
Spilled fuel could ignite if it comes
in contact with hot parts or sparks
from ignition. Never use gasoline
as a cleaning agent.
WARNING
Rotating Parts can cause
severe injury.
Stay away while engine
is in operation.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and
clothing away from all moving
parts to prevent injury. Never
operate engine with covers,
shrouds, or guards removed.
WARNING
Carbon Monoxide can
cause severe nausea,
fainting or death.
Avoid inhaling exhaust
fumes.
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is odorless,
colorless, and can cause death if
inhaled.
WARNING
Accidental Starts can
cause severe injury or
death.
Disconnect and ground
spark plug lead(s) before
servicing.
Before working on engine or
equipment, disable engine as
follows: 1) Disconnect spark plug
lead(s). 2) Disconnect negative (–)
battery cable from battery.
WARNING
Hot Parts can cause
severe burns.
Do not touch engine
while operating or just
after stopping.
Never operate engine with heat
shields or guards removed.
WARNING
Cleaning Solvents can
cause severe injury or
death.
Use only in well
ventilated areas away
from ignition sources.
Carburetor cleaners and solvents
are extremely fl ammable. Follow
cleaner manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions on its proper and
safe use. Never use gasoline as a
cleaning agent.
CAUTION
Electrical Shock can
cause injury.
Do not touch wires while
engine is running.
CAUTION
Damaging Crankshaft
and Flywheel can cause
personal injury.
Using improper procedures can
lead to broken fragments. Broken
fragments could be thrown from
engine. Always observe and use
precautions and procedures when
installing fl ywheel.
WARNING
Uncoiling Spring can
cause severe injury.
Wear safety goggles or
face protection when
servicing retractable
starter.
Retractable starters contain a
powerful, recoil spring that is
under tension. Always wear safety
goggles when servicing retractable
starters and carefully follow
instructions in Retractable Starter
for relieving spring tension.