Safety Information
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
•Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap.
•Fill fuel tank outdoors or in
•Do not overfill fuel tank.
•Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
•Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
WHEN STARTING ENGINE
•Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place.
•Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
•If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
•If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position, place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
•Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
•Transport with fuel tank EMPTY.
WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK
•Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
WARNING
Gaseous fuels, such as liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas (NG), are extremely flammable and can readily form explosive
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•DO NOT start the engine.
•DO NOT actuate any electrical switches.
•DO NOT use the phone in the vicinity.
•Evacuate the area.
•Contact the gas supplier or fire department.
REMEMBER:
•LPG vapor is heavier than air and tends to collect in low areas. NG vapor is lighter then air and tends to collect in high areas. Both may travel to remote locations.
•Keep all flames, sparks, pilot lights and other ignition sources away from the area where the engine is operated or repaired.
•DO NOT smoke when operating or repairing the engine.
•DO NOT store gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the engine.
•BEFORE doing any service work to the engine, shut off the gas supply.
•After initial installation or servicing, check for gas leaks. DO NOT use an open flame. Apply very soapy water or leak test solution with a brush and look for bubbles.
•Keep the equipment and the area surrounding the engine free of debris.
•Install the fuel system according to applicable fuel/gas codes.
WARNING
Starting engine creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases.
Explosion and fire could result.
•If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine.
•Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.
•Start and run engine outdoors.
•Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.
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