SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
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CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This product may not be equipped with a spark arresting muffler. If the product is not equipped and will be used around flammable
materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in effective working order. Spark arresters are also required on some U.S. Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances.
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not operate this unit until you have read and understand this Operators Manual and the Engine Owners Manual for Safety,
Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
| WHAT CAN HAPPEN |
| HOW TO PREVENT IT |
• | Spilled gasoline and it’s vapors | • | Shut off engine and allow it to cool |
| can become ignited from cigarette |
| before adding fuel to the tank. |
| sparks, electrical arcing, exhaust | • | Use care in filling tank to avoid |
| gases and hot engine components |
| spilling fuel. Move pressure washer |
| such as the muffler. |
| away from fueling area before |
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| starting engine. |
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• | Heat will expand fuel in the tank | • | Fill tank to 1/2" (12.7 mm) below |
| which could result in spillage and |
| bottom of filler neck to provide space |
| possible fire explosion. |
| for fuel expansion. |
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A20118 | 2- ENG |
