LIFAN Power USA
2205 Industrial Park Road
Van Buren, AR 72956
866-‐471-‐7464
www.lifanpowerusa.com
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Safety Instructions
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WARNING!
Rapid recoil of starter cord (kickback) may pull hand and arm forward
toward engine at a rapid rate.
Broken bones, bruises, sprains, and fractures may result.
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When starting engine, pull cord slowly until tension is felt, and then pull rapidly to avoid
kickback.
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Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on. Doing so is
hazardous and will damage generator.
WARNING!
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
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Turn engine off and let it cool for at least three minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly in order to
relieve pressure in the fuel tank.
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Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors. Do not excessively inhale fuel vapors.
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Keep away from open flames or sparks and other sources of ignition.
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Do NOT smoke while filling fuel tank.
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Do NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
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Transport engine with the fuel valve in the off position.
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Repair engine with the fuel tank empty or the fuel valve in the off position.
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Disconnect spark plug wire before transport or service.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT CONTAINING FUEL
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Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
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Ensure spark plug, muffler, air cleaner, and fuel cap are in place.
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Do NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
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If fuels spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
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Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
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Do not tip engine or equipment at an angle, which causes fuel to spill.
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This engine is not for use in marine applications.
