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SAFETY INFORMATION
This repair manual contains safety information
that is designed to:
• Make you aware of hazards associated
with engines.
• Inform you of the risk of injury associated
with those hazards.
• Tell you how to avoid or reduce the risk of
injury.
Signal Words in Safety Messages
The safety alert symbol is used to identify
safety information about hazards that can result
in personal injury.
A signal word (
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION)
is used with the alert symbol to indicate the
likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In
addition, a hazard symbol may be used to
represent the type of hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if
not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates a situation that could
result in damage to the product.
Prior to work, read and understand the section(s)
of this manual that pertain to the job. Follow all
safety warnings.
• Always use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can
cause gum deposits in the carburetor
and cause leakage, flow restrictions, or
other problems.
• Check fuel lines and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks and replace if necessary.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
WARNING
Before attempting to service this equipment,
read and understand this manual and the
operating instructions of the engine and the
equipment it powers.
Failure to follow instructions could result in
property damage, serious injury (including
paralysis) or even death.
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