Things to Check Before Starting UP the Engine

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4. For safe operation

there are no sparks or open flames anywhere nearby before refueling.

•If any fuel spillage occurs during refueling, always be sure to use a dry rag to wipe any fuel which has been spilled onto the portable gas drill before turning the engine back on again.

•After refueling, screw the fuel cap back tightly onto the fuel tank and then carry the portable gas drill to a spot 10feet (3m) or more away from where it was refueled before turning on the engine.

■THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE USING YOUR

PORTABLE GAS DRILL

•Before beginning work, look around carefully to get a feel for the shape of the land, and whether or not there are any obstacles which might get in the way while working, and remove any obstacles which can be cleared away before beginning work.

•The area within a perimeter of 50feet (15m) of the person using the portable gas drill should be considered a hazardous area into which no one should enter while the portable gas drill is in use, and when necessary yellow warning rope, warning signs, or some other form of warnings should be placed around the perimeter of the area. When work is to be performed simultaneously by two or more persons, care should also be taken to constantly look around or otherwise check for the presence and locations of other people using portable gas drill within the work area so as to maintain a distance between each person sufficient to ensure safety.

•Before beginning work, each component of the portable gas drill should be checked to make sure that it is in proper working order and to make sure that there are no loose screws or bolts, fuel leaks, ruptures, dents, or any other problems which might interfere with safe operation. Be especially careful at this time to check that there is nothing wrong with the drills or with the joints by which the drills are attached to the portable gas drill.