1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Please make sure you review each precaution carefully.

Pay special attention to statement preceded by the following words.

WARNING “WARNING” indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life if instructions are not followed.

CAUTION “CAUTION” indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed.

WARNING : EXHAUST PRECAUTIONS

■ Never inhale exhaust gasses.

They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless and extremely dangerous gas which can cause unconsciousness or death.

■ Never operate the pump indoors or in a poorly ventilated area, such as tunnel, cave, etc.

■ Exercise extreme care when operating the pump near people or animals.

■ Keep the exhaust pipe free of foreign objects.

WARNING : REFUELING PRECAUTIONS

■ Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited.

■ Do not refuel indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.

■ Be sure to stop the pump prior to refueling.

■ Do not remove fuel tank cap nor fill fuel tank while engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes before refueling.

■ Do not overfill the fuel tank.

■If fuel is spilt, wipe it away carefully and wait until the fuel has dried before starting the engine.

■ After refueling, make sure that the fuel cap is secured to prevent spillage.

WARNING : FIRE PREVENTION

■ Do not operate the pump while smoking or near an open flame.

■ Do not use around dry brush, twigs, cloth rags, or other flammable materials.

■ Keep cooling air intake (recoil starter area) and muffler side of the engine at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from buildings, obstructions and other burnable objects.

■Keep the pump away from flammables and other hazardous materials (trash, rags, lubricants, explosives).

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WARNING : OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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■ Be careful of hot parts.

The muffler and other engine parts become very hot while the pump is running or just after it has stopped. Operate the pump in a safe area and keep children away from the running pump.

■Do not use diaphram pump for the mixture of water and oil.

■Do not touch the spark plug and ignition cable when starting and operating the engine.

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