Homelite UT40530, Operator'S Manual

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
DANGER:
Risk of fire and serious burns: Never remove fuel cap
when unit is running. Shut off engine and allow the unit
to cool at least five minutes. Remove cap slowly.
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Use caution when positioning the water pump for
use. Warm air from the engine could cause discolored
spots on grass, fences, decks, etc.

Never direct a water stream toward people or pets,
or any electrical device.
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Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is
running.
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Never start the machine
if ice has formed in any part
of the equipment.
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Always operate the machine
on a flat, stable surface
with a slope of no more than 4˚.
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Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor) is running
(except where specifically
recommended by the manufacturer).
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Protective covers must always cover rotating parts
when the engine is running.
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Keep cooling air intake
(starter grip and rope area)
and muffler side of the engine at least 3 feet away from
buildings, obstructions, and other combustible objects.
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Keep the engine away from flammables and other
hazardous materials.
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Keep away from hot parts. The muffler and other engine
parts become very hot even after the engine has been
shut off; use caution.

Do not touch the spark plug and ignition cable
when
starting and operating the engine.
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Check fuel hoses and joints
for looseness and fuel
leakage before each use.
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Check bolts and nuts for looseness before each use.
A loose bolt or nut may cause serious engine problems.
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Always refuel outdoors. Never refuel indoors or in a
poorly ventilated area.
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Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building
where ignition sources are present,
such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and
the like.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors
into a container approved for gasoline and away from all
ignition sources.
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To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel
with care. It is highly flammable.
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Do not smoke while handling fuel.
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Add fuel before starting the engine.
Never remove the
cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running
or when the engine is hot.

Loosen fuel cap slowly
to release pressure and to keep
fuel from escaping around the cap.
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Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Be thoroughly familiar with controls. Know how to stop
the product.
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Keep the water pump’s surface dry, clean, and free
from oil and grease.
Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, or any solvents to clean water pump.
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Stay alert and exercise control. Watch what you are
doing and use common sense. Do not rush.
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Do not operate the water pump when you are tired, ill,
upset, or while under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
or any medication.
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Check the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string
which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
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Do not use water pump if switch does not turn it off.
Have switches replaced by a qualified service center.
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Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the
engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
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Avoid dangerous environment.
Don’t smoke or use
near open flames, sparks, or expose to rain. Keep work
area well lit.

Never use in an explosive atmosphere. Normal
sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
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Do not operate around
dry brush, twigs, cloth rags, or
other flammable materials.
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Do not overtilt the unit. Doing so could result in fuel
leakage.
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Do not allow children or untrained individuals to
use this unit.