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13. If your machine should start making an unusual noise or
vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark
plug. Allow the machine to stop and perform the following
steps:
a. Inspect for damage.
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c. Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure
continued safe operation.
14. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do
not touch.
15.
Do not allow leaves or other debris to build up on engine’s
muffler. The debris could ignite and cause a fire.
16. Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover over
carburetor air intake is removed, except for adjustment.
Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard.
17.
Only use accessories approved for this machine by the
manufacturer. Read, understand, and follow all instructions
provided with the approved accessory.
18.
Only operate machine in daylight or good artificial light.
Do not operate machine in dark areas where your vision
may be impaired.
19.
Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running.
20. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgment. Contact Customer Support
for assistance or the name of the nearest service dealer.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of small children. Children are often attracted to the
blowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
1.
Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful
eye of a responsible adult other than the operator.
2.
Be alert and turn the machine off if a child enters the area.
3.
Never allow children under the age of 14 to operate the
leaf blower.
Service
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1.
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can
occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes
which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes
immediately.
2.
Use only an approved gasoline container.
3.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer
bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before filling.
4.
Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or
trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,
then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
5.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
6.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources
of ignition.
7.
Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will
accumulate in the area.
8.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine is hot or
running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before
refueling.
9.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch
below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion.
10. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
11. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment.
Move machine to another area. Wait five (5) minutes before
starting engine.
12. Never store the machine or fuel container near an open
flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
13. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves,
or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel-soaked debris.
14. Allow a mower to cool at least five (5) minutes before
storing.
General Service:
1.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
2.
Check all nuts, bolts and screws for proper tightness at
frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working
condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage
and repair, if needed.
3.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine
and make certain the impeller and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
4.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
5.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
6.
Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading,
transporting, and storage of this machine.
7.
Never store the machine or fuel container near an open
flame, spark or pilot light such as on a water heater,
furnace, clothes dryer, or other gas appliances.
8.
Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper
instructions on off-season storage.
9.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
10.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil,
etc. to protect the environment.