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LB55 USER MANUAL
Rotating Impeller
1. Don’t attempt to remove materials from intake or discharge when unit is running or impeller is rotating.
2. Fan coasts after the engine is turned off.
3. Only replace impeller. Never straighten or weld them.
4. Keep other persons away from impeller.
5. Caution should be used when clearing debris from inside the housing. Gloves should be worn as sharp
edges on.
ENGINE SPECIFIC SAFETY
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the engine and make certain that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure the wire away from the spark plug to
prevent accidental starting.
Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
1. Use an approved fuel container.
2. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
3. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
4. Before restarting the engine, please clean up spilled fuel before restarting.
Gasoline Fires and Handling Fuel Safely
Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
1. When storing extra fuel be sure that it is in an appropriate container and away from any fire hazards.
2. Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge. Use only nonmetal, portable fuel
containers.
3. If necessary, the fuel in the engine tank should be discharged outdoors. The discharged fuel should be
handled carefully and stored in professional non-metallic fuel containers. Please store the fuel tank in the
area with good ventilation conditions. Do not store the fuel tank indoors.
4. Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Stop engine and allow to cool before
filling.
5. Do not smoke while refueling or operating engine.
6. Never drain fuel from the engine in an enclosed area.
7. Always wipe up excess (spilled) fuel from engine before starting. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. If fuel
is spilled, do not start the engine.
8. Test the fuel cap for proper installation before starting and using engine.
9. Never siphon fuel by mouth to drain fuel tank.
10. Always have an adult fill the fuel tank and never allow children to fill the tank
11. Never allow an adult or anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol to fill tank
12. When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in the 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.
Prevention of Burns and Fires
1. Never remove the muffler guard from the engine.
2. Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely hot and will cause severe burns.
3. Never touch parts of the engine that become hot after operation.
4. Always keep materials and debris away from muffler guard and other hot parts of the engine to avoid
fires.
