CAUTION
HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF A
FUNCTIONING CATALYTIC CONVERTER. 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
NOTE: Your product comes with a separate engine
manual. Make sure you read and follow all safety
and warning precautions outlined there, in
addition to any in this manual.
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
•
Always start and run engine outdoors. Do not start or
run engine in an enclosed area, even if doors or win-
dows are open.
•
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 base-
ments.)
•
Always run the engine with the exhaust and muffler
pointed in the direction away from the operator.
•
Never point the exhaust muffler towards anyone.
Bystanders should always be a safe distance from the
operation of the engine and its attachments.
•
Do not change the engine governor settings or over-
speed the engine.
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 appro-
priate container and away from any fire hazards.
WARNING
ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN
ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISON 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.
•
Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric
discharge. Use only nonmetal, portable fuel contain-
ers 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. 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 filling.
•
Never drain fuel from engine in an enclosed area.
•
Always wipe up excess (spilled) fuel from engine be-
fore starting. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. If fuel
is spilled, do not start the engine but move product
and fuel container from area. Clean up spilled fuel and
allow to evaporate and dry after wiping and before
starting.
•
Allow fuel fumes/vapors to escape from the area
before starting engine.
•
Test the fuel cap for proper installation before starting
and using engine.
•
Always run the engine with fuel cap properly installed
on the engine.
•
Never smoke while refilling engine fuel tank or while
operating the unit.
•
Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors. Fuel
and fuel vapors are highly explosive.
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Operator's Manual
Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series
