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3) Fuel is highly flammable:
• Store the fuel in special containers.
• Refuel only outdoors by using a funnel; never smoke while refueling and/or
handling fuel.
• Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add
fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
• If you have spilt some fuel, do not attempt to start the engine but move the
machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition
until the fuel has evaporated and fuel vapors have dissipated.
• Always put the tank and fuel container caps back on and tighten well.
4) Replace faulty silencers and the guard, if damaged.
C. OPERATION
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can collect.
2) Do not use starting fluids or similar products.
3) Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
4) Do not tilt the machine onto its side to prevent fuel leaks from the fuel tank cap.
5) Do not touch the cylinder fins and/or the silencer guard until the engine has
cooled down.
6) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable before checking, cleaning or
servicing the machine or the engine.
7) Do not crank the engine with the spark plug removed.
8) Transport the machine with empty tank.
D. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Routine maintenance is essential for safety and for keeping a high-performance
level.
2) Do not store the machine with fuel in the tank in an area where the fuel vapors
could reach an open flame, a spark or a strong heat source.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any enclosure.
4) To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, the silencer, and the fuel storage area
free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
5) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors once the engine
has cooled down.
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