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WARNING
Explosive Fuel
can cause
fi
res
and severe
burns.
Do not
fi
ll fuel
tank while
engine is hot or
running.
Gasoline is extremely
fl
ammable and its vapors
can explode if ignited.
Store gasoline only in
approved containers, in
well ventilated, unoccupied
buildings, away from sparks
or
fl
ames. Spilled fuel
could ignite if it comes in
contact with hot parts or
sparks from ignition. Never
use gasoline as a cleaning
agent.
WARNING
Hot Parts can
cause severe
burns.
Do not touch
engine while
operating or just
after stopping.
Never operate engine with
heat shields or guards
removed.
WARNING
Rotating Parts
can cause
severe injury.
Stay away while
engine is in
operation.
Keep hands, feet, hair,
and clothing away from all
moving parts to prevent
injury. Never operate engine
with covers, shrouds, or
guards removed.
WARNING
Accidental
Starts can cause
severe injury or
death.
Disconnect and
ground spark
plug lead(s)
before servicing.
Before working on engine or
equipment, disable engine
as follows: 1) Disconnect
spark plug lead(s). 2)
Disconnect negative (–)
battery cable from battery.
WARNING
Carbon
Monoxide can
cause severe
nausea, fainting
or death.
Avoid inhaling
exhaust fumes.
Never run
engine indoors
or in enclosed
spaces.
Engine exhaust gases
contain poisonous carbon
monoxide. Carbon
monoxide is odorless,
colorless, and can cause
death if inhaled.
Safety Precautions
WARNING:
A hazard that could result in death, serious injury, or substantial property damage.
CAUTION:
A hazard that could result in minor personal injury or property damage.
NOTE: is used to notify people of important installation, operation, or maintenance information.
CAUTION
Electrical Shock
can cause injury.
Do not touch
wires while
engine is
running.
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals
including carbon monoxide and benzene, which are known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
