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2. GENERAL OPERATIONAL SAFETY CONTINUED
2.5 PREPARATION CONTINUED
• Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are ammable and vapors are explosive.
• Use only an approved container for gasoline.
• Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke. Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
• Check that safety switches and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not operate unlesss
they function properly.
• Become familiar with and follow all warnings, recommendations, instructions and procedures for safe
use, handling, applying, storage and disposal of all chemicals as listed on the manufacturer’s label of
any herbicides, pesticides or other chemicals.
• Wear all personal protective equipment as recommended on the manufacturer’s label or MSDS of any
herbicides, pesticides or other chemicals. Personal protective equipment may include safety glasses or
goggles and/or face shields, chemical resistant gloves, rubber boots and a respirator or lter mask.
WARNING
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or operate the engine on any for-
est-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrest-
er, as dened in Section 4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or federal jurisdictions may
have similar laws. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust
system installed on this engine.
• OSHA regulations may require the use of hearing protection when exposed to sound levels greater
than 85 dBA for an 8 hour time period
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing loss
though extended periods of exposure. Wear hearing protection when operating this machine.
2.6 CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
the unit and the operating activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the operating area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area.
• Before and during reverse operation, look behind and down for small children.
• Never carry children, even with spreader spinner and sprayer pump off. They may fall off and be seri-
ously injured or interfere with safe unit operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may
suddenly appear in the operation area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine.
• Never allow children to operate the unit.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
vision.
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