FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS MATE-
RIALS
• Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapours can
explode if ignited. Take precautions when using fuel
to reduce the chance of serious personal injury.
• When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use an ap-
proved fuel storage container while in a clean,
well-ventilated outdoor area.
• Do not smoke or allow sparks, open flames, or other
sources of ignition near the area while adding fuel or
operating the product. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
• Equip the operating area with a fire extinguisher
certified to handle gasoline or fuel fires.
• Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools,
away from exposed, live electrical parts and connec-
tions to avoid sparking or arcing. These events could
ignite fumes or vapours.
• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before
filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel
tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when
the engine is hot. Do not operate the product with
known leaks in the fuel system.
• Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pres-
sure in the tank.
• Replace fuel tank and container caps securely and
wipe up spilled fuel. Never operate the product
without both caps securely in place.
• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. If
fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine near
spill. Move the product away from the area of spillage
and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel
vapours have dissipated.
• Store fue in containers specifically designed and
approved for this purpose.
• Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away
from sparks, open flames, or other sources of igni-
tion.
• Never store fuel or product with fuel in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach a spark, open
flame, or any other source of ignition, such as a wa-
ter heater, furnace, clothes dryer, or the like. Allow
the engine to cool before storing indoors.
CAUTION
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ENGINE SAFETY
• Certain components in this product and its related
accessories contain chemicals which are known to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
• The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals which are known to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently
for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• This engine was shipped without oil. Before you start
the engine, make sure you add oil according to the
instructions in this manual. If you start the engine
without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will
not be covered under the warranty.
• When starting engine ensure that spark plug, muffler,
fuel cap and air filter are in place and secured.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If engine floods, move the throttle control to fast po-
sition and crank until engine starts.
• When operating the engine do not tip engine or
equipment at an angle which will cause fuel to spill.
• Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine.
• Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner
assembly or the air filter removed.
• Transport or move the product only with empty fuel
tank.
• Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull
hand and arm towards engine faster than you can let
go. Risk of injury
– broken bones, fractures, bruises,
or sprains could result.
• Keep the engine and muffle free of grass, leaves,
excessive grease, or carbon build-up to reduce the
chance of a fire hazard.
• Do not tamper with any part of the engine to increase
its speed.
• If the product makes an unusual noise or vibration,
immediately shut off the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire, and check for the cause. Unusual noise or
vibration is generally a sign of a problem.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in per-
sonal injury.
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Safety Advice
1.2 Safety Warnings
