WARNING
ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS,
COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS. CARBON MONOXIDE MAY
BE PRESENT EVEN IF YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY
ENGINE EXHAUST. BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE CAN
CAUSE NAUSEA, FAINTING OR DEATH, IN ADDITION TO
DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS AND CONFUSION.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, SEEK FRESH
AIR AND MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
START AND RUN ENGINE OUTDOORS. DO NOT START
OR RUN ENGINE IN ENCLOSED AREA, EVEN IF DOORS OR
WINDOWS ARE OPEN.
HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF
COMBUSTION. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO
PREVENT BURNS AND FIRES.
DO NOT ALTER/MODIFY ENGINE:
NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THE ENGINE FROM THE FACTORY.
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR IF ENGINE IS
MODIFIED OR ALTERED.
WHEN WORKING ON OR REPLACING PARTS FOR THE
ENGINE OR PRODUCT, YOU MUST ALWAYS DISCONNECT
SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG AND KEEP IT
AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
• Never try to ventilate engine exhaust indoors. Carbon
monoxide can reach dangerous levels very quickly.
• Never run engine outdoors where exhaust fumes may be
pulled into a building.
• Never run engine outdoors in a poorly ventilated area
where the exhaust fumes may be trapped and not easily
taken away. (Examples include: in a large hole or areas
where hills surround your working area.)
• Never run engine in an enclosed or partially enclosed area.
(Examples include: buildings that are enclosed on one or
more sides, under tents, car ports or basements.)
• Never point the exhaust muffler towards anyone. People
should always be many feet away from the operation of the
engine and its attachments.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed
the engine.
• Always keep materials and debris clear of muffler guard
and other hot engine parts.
• Always make sure the exhaust pipe is free of foreign objects.
• Never allow an adult or anyone under the influence of
drugs or alcohol to fill the engine with fuel.
• 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.
Gasoline Fires and Handling Fuel Safely
• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They
are flammable and vapors are explosive.
• When storing extra fuel be sure that it is in an appropriate
container and away from any fire hazards. Prevent fire
and explosion caused by static electric discharge. Use
only nonmetal, portable fuel containers approved by the
Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) or the American Society for
Testing & Materials (ASTM).
• Always fill fuel tank outside in a well ventilated area. Never
fill your fuel tank with fuel indoors. (Examples include:
basement, garage, barn, shed, house, porch, etc.) Never
fill tank near appliances with pilot lights, heaters, or other
ignition sources. If the fuel has to be drained, this should be
done outdoors and with the proper equipment. The drained
fuel should be stored in a container specifically designed for
fuel storage or it should be disposed of carefully.
• Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Stop engine and allow to cool before removing
the fuel cap/and or refilling the engine.
• Do not smoke near or while handling engine fuel.
• Never drain fuel from engine in an enclosed area.
• During storage, tightly screw down fuel cap.
• Never pour fuel from engine fuel tank.
• Never siphon fuel by mouth to drain fuel tank.
• Always have an adult fill the fuel tank and never allow
children to fill the engine with fuel.
Prevention of Burns and Fires
• Never remove the muffler guard from the engine.
• Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely hot
and will cause severe burns.
• Never touch parts of the engine that become hot after
operation.
• Always keep materials and debris away from muffler guard
and other hot parts of the engine to avoid fires.
Burns and Fires
• The muffler, muffler guard and other parts of the engine
become extremely hot during the operation of the engine.
These parts remain extremely hot after the engine has
stopped.
• Do not use engine around dry brush, cloth rags, or other
flammable materials.
• Never operate the engine without the muffler guard in place.
• The engine exhaust becomes very hot during operation.
Keep engine at least three feet away from buildings and
other equipment during operation.
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