Dixon Avoid electrical sparking and its consequences by the following routines:

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SAFETY
Ensure that nuts and bolts, especially the • fastening bolts for the blade attachments,
are properly tightened, torqued and that the
equipment is in good condition.
Do not modify safety equipment. Check • regularly to be sure it works properly. The
machine must not be driven with defective
or unmounted protective plates, protective
cowlings, safety switches, or other protective
devices.
Do not change the settings of governors and • avoid running the engine with overly high
engine speeds. If you run the engine too fast,
you risk damaging the machine components.
Sparking can occur when working with the • battery and the heavy cables of the starter
circuit. This can cause battery explosion,
fi re or eye injury. Sparking in this circuit can
not occur after the chassis cable (normally
negative, black) is removed from the battery.
Use protective goggles.•
Ensure that the fuel fi ller cap is mounted • tightly and no fl ammable substances are
stored in an open vessel.
Never work with the starter circuit if there is • spilled fuel.
Disconnect the chassis cable from the • battery fi rst and reconnect it last.
Do not make a bridge short circuit across the • starter relay to run the starter.
Never use the machine indoors or in spaces • lacking proper ventilation. The exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless, poisonous, and lethal gas.
Stop and inspect the equipment if you run • over or into anything. If necessary, make
repairs before starting.
Never make adjustments with the engine • running.
The machine is tested and approved only • with the equipment originally provided or
recommended by the manufacturer. Only use
approved repair parts for the machine.
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Do not smoke when performing maintenance on the battery.
The battery can explode and cause serious injury/damage.
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Risk of sparking
WARNING!
Avoid electrical sparking and its
consequences by the following
routines: