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SAFETY MESSAGES
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided important safety
messages in this manual and on the engine. Please read these messages carefully.
WARNING, read owner´s manual before operation.
WARNING, risk of burns. Do not touch the engine before it has cooled. Some parts
may be very hot.
WARNING, risk of fire. Gasoline is extremely flammable. Before refueling, allow
engine to cool 2 minutes.
WARNING, risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. The engine produces carbon
monoxide. Do not start the engine in an enclosed space.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety
message is preceded by a safety alert symbol
and one of three words DANGER, WARNING or
CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
DANGER
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.
WARNING
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.
CAUTION
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you can do to avoid or
reduce injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Understand the operation of all controls and learn how to stop the engine quickly in case of
emergency. Make sure the operator receives adequate instruction before operating the
equipment.
Your engine's exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine without
adequate ventilation, and never run the engine indoors.
The engine and exhaust become very hot during operation. Keep the engine at least 3 feet (1
meter) away from buildings and other equipment during operation. Keep flammable materials
away, and do not place anything on the engine while it is running.
