SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Children
Serious accidents can occur if you fail to be on guard for children in the vicinity of the machine. Never assume that children will stay put where you last saw them.
•Keep children away from the machine.
•Keep children away from the work area and under close supervision by another adult.
•Keep an eye out and shut off the machine if children enter the work area.
•Never allow children to operate the machine.
•Be particularly careful near corners, bushes, trees or other objects that block your view.
Fuel system
WARNING!
Gasoline and gasoline fumes are poisonous and extremely flammable. Be especially careful when handling gasoline, as carelessness can result in personal injury or fire.
•Only store fuel in containers approved for that purpose.
•Never remove the fuel cap and fill the fuel tank when the engine is running.
•Always stop the engine when refueling.
•Do not smoke when filling the gasoline tank and do not pour gasoline in the vicinity of sparks or open flame.
•Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
•Before starting the machine after refueling, it should be moved at least 10 feet from the location where it was filled.
•Turn off the fuel supply for storage or transport.
•If leaks arise in the fuel system, the engine must not be started until the problem has been resolved.
Close the fuel valve.
•Check the fuel level before each use and leave space for the fuel to expand, because the heat from the engine and the sun can otherwise cause the fuel to expand and overflow.
•Avoid overfilling. If you spill gasoline on the machine, wipe up the spill and wait until it has evaporated before starting the engine. If you spill gasoline on your clothing, change your clothing.
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