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Safety with Gas Powered Engines
Gasoline is a highly flammable liquid. Gasoline also gives off flammable vapor that can
be easily ignited and cause a fire or explosion. Never overlook the hazards of gasoline.
Always follow these precautions:
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Never run the engine in an enclosed area or without proper ventilation as the
exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless,
tasteless, and a deadly poisonous gas.
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Store all fuel and oil in containers specifically designed and approved for this
purpose and keep away from heat and open flame, and out of reach of children.
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Fill the gasoline tank outdoors with the engine off and allow the engine to cool
completely. Don’t handle gasoline if you or anyone nearby is smoking, or if you’re
near anything that could cause it to ignite or explode. Reinstall the fuel tank cap
and fuel container cap securely.
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If you spill gasoline, do not attempt to start the engine. Move the machine away
from the area of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until the gas
vapors have dissipated. Wipe up any spilled fuel to prevent a fire hazard and
properly dispose of the waste.
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Allow the engine to cool completely before storing in any enclosure. Never store
a machine that has gas in the tank, or a fuel container, near an open flame or
spark such as a water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, or furnace.
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Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Shut down the
engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug to
prevent accidental starting, wait 5 minutes before making adjustments or repairs.
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Never tamper with the engine’s governor setting. The governor controls the
maximum safe operation speed and protects the engine. Over revving the engine
is dangerous and will cause damage to the engine and to the other moving parts
of the machine. The engine’s governor setting has been preset by the factory.
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Keep combustible substances away from the engine when it is hot.
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Never cover the machine while the muffler is still hot.
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Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner or the carburetor air intake cover
removed. Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard. Do not use flammable
solutions to clean the air filter.
