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INSPECT YOUR MACHINE
Check your machine before starting it. Keep guards in place and
in working order. Make sure all nuts, bolts, etc., are securely
tightened.
Never operate the machine when it is in need of repair or is in
poor mechanical condition. Replace damaged, missing, or failed
parts before using it. Check for fuel leaks. Keep the machine in
safe working condition.
Do not use the machine if the engine's switch does not turn off
the engine when running. Any gasoline powered machine that
can't be controlled with the engine switch is dangerous and must
be replaced.
Regularly check to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from the machine area before starting it. A wrench or
a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the machine may
result in personal injury.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the engine's switch is off before
transporting the machine or performing any maintenance or
service on the unit. Transporting or performing maintenance or
service on a machine with its switch on invites accidents.
If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning sign of trouble.
ENGINE SAFETY
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WARNING
This machine is equipped with an
internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush
covered or grass-covered land
unless the engine's exhaust system
is equipped with a spark arrestor
meeting applicable
local
or state
laws (if any).
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective
working order by the operator. In the State of California the
above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal
laws apply on federal lands.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed area. The exhaust
fumes are dangerous, containing carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas. Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area.
Do not tamper with the engine in an effort to get it to run at
higher speeds. The maximum engine speed is preset by the
manufacturer and is within safety limits. See engine manual.
Keep a Class B fire extinguisher on hand when operating this
machine in dry areas as a precautionary measure.
FUELSAFETY
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Take precautions when using to reduce the chance of serious
personal injury.
When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel
storage container while in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area.
While adding fuel or operating the unit, do not smoke, and stay
away from sparks, open flames, or other sources of ignition near
the area of operation. Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
To avoid sparking or arcing, keep grounded conductive objects
- such as tools - away from exposed, live electrical parts and
connections. These events could ignite fumes or vapors.
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
machine with known leaks in the fuel system.
Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
Never overfill the fuel tank. Because engine heat can cause fuel to
expand, never fill the tank to more than 1/2" below the bottom of
the filler neck. This will provide space for fuel expansion.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely and wipe up
spilled fuel. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely
in place.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. If fuel is spilled,
do not attempt to start the engine. Instead, move the machine
away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of
ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
When fuel is spilled on yourself or your clothes, wash your skin
and change clothes immediately.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved for
fuel storage.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from sparks,
open flames, or other sources of ignition.
Never store fuel - or a machine 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 water heater, furnace
,
or clothes
dryer). Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
PRODUCT LIABILITY
As referred to in the product liability laws, we are not liable for
damages that our product causes if:
• the product is incorrectly repaired.
• the product is repaired with parts that are not from the
manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.
• the product has an accessory that is not from the manufacturer
or not approved by the manufacturer.
• the product is not repaired at an approved service center or by
an approved authority.
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