Thoroughly inspect the area to be worked, keep the working area
clean and free of debris to prevent tripping. Operate on a flat
level ground.
Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet
well away from the moving parts.
never leave the operating position when the engine is running.
Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a
firm grip on the handlebars. be aware that the machine may
unexpectedly bounce upward or jump forward if the machine
should strike buried obstacles such as large stones.
Walk, never run with the machine.
Use extreme caution when in reverse or pulling the machine
towards you.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
Pay the utmost attention when working on frozen ground as the
machine may tend to skid.
Do not operate the machine in confined areas where there may
be a risk of crushing the operator between the machine and
another object.
never operate the machine on a slope greater than 20º.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
ENGINE SAFETY
This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine. Do
not use on or near, forest covered, or brush covered land unless
the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local, state, or federal laws.
In the state of California, a spark arrester is required by law.
Other states have similar laws. A spark arrester, if used, must be
maintained in effective working order by the operator.
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 to run it at excessive 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
power sweeper in dry areas as a precautionary measure.
FUEL SAFETY
Fuel is highly flammable, and its vapors can explode if ignited.
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.
Do not smoke, or allow sparks, open flames, or other sources of
ignition near the area while adding fuel or operating the unit.
Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away from
exposed, live electrical parts and connections to avoid sparking or
arcing. 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. Fill the tank to no more than 1/2”
below the bottom of the filler neck to provide space for expansion
as the heat of the engine can cause fuel to expand.
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 but 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
this purpose.
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.
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