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WARNING
Warning
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Description
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion
can cause severe burns or death. When adding fuel:
Turn the engine OFF and let the engine cool for at least 2 minutes before
removing the gas cap.
Fill the fuel tank outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition
sources.
Check fuel lines, the tank, the cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks.
Replace if necessary.
When Starting Engine:
Make sure the spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place.
Do not crank the engine with the spark plug removed.
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting the engine.
If the engine floods, set the choke to the OPEN/RUN position, place the throttle in
FAST, and crank until the engine starts.
When Operating Equipment:
Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine.
When Transporting Equipment:
Transport with the fuel tank EMPTY.
When Storing Gasoline or Equipment with Fuel in Tank:
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, or other appliances that have a
pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
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WARNING
To prevent death or personal injury, read and understand this manual before operating pump.
Pay special attention to the following:
1. Make sure to run the engine in a well-ventilated area, keep at least three feet away from
building walls or other equipment, and keep away from inflammables such as gasoline and
matches, to avoid possible fire.
2. Keep the engine out of reach of children and pets to avoid accidents.
3.
Be sure the engine’s operator has thoroughly read through this manual.
4. Refuel in a well-ventilated area without the engine running, in a location safe for refueling or
