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Gas Motor Safety
Before starting engine, read and understand the operating and maintenance instructions that came with your engine.
1. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust
gases contain carbon monoxide, an odourless and
deadly poison.
2. DO NOT place hands or feet near moving or rotating
parts.
3. DO NOT store, spill, or use gasoline near an open
flame, or devices such as a stove, furnace, or water
heater which use a pilot light or devices which can
create a spark.
4. DO NOT refuel indoors where area is not well
ventilated. Outdoor refuelling is preferred.
5. DO NOT refuel while engine is running. Allow engine
to cool for 5 minutes before refuelling. Store fuel in
approved safety containers.
6. DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while engine is running.
7. DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is spilled. Move
machine away from the spill and avoid creating any
ignition until gasoline has been cleaned up.
8.
DO NOT smoke while filling fuel tank.
9. DO NOT choke carburettor to stop engine. Whenever
possible, gradually reduce engine speed before
stopping.
10. DO NOT run engine above rated speeds. This may
result in injury.
11. DO NOT tamper with governor springs, governor
links or other parts which may increase the governed
speed.
12. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug or spark plug
wire removed.
13. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. If
engine is flooded, crank until engine starts.
14.
DO NOT operate engine without a muffler. Inspect
periodically and replace, if necessary.
15. DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation of
grass, leaves, dirt or other combustible materials in
the muffler area.
16.
DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder or fins because
contact may cause burns.
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