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1.3.4Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which may damage the equipment or cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless deadly poison.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Carbon monoxide can kill you.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Do not run engine indoors or in a small confined area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦DO NOT smoke while refueling, and stay away from an open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by spark.
♦Refuel only outdoors.
♦Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children.
♦Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel when engine is running or when the engine is hot.
♦Never fill the fuel tank so that the gasoline level rises above a level that is 1/2” below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for gasoline expansion and prevent fuel spillage.
♦If fuel is spilled, DO NOT attempt to start the engine. Move away from the area of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
♦Do not operate without entire exhaust system in place and in proper working condition.
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