SAFETY NOTICE
equipment and taking all necessary safety precau-
tions. Please be especially careful of the follow-
ing:
– Read and understand all instructions before you
begin a procedure or repair.
– Ensure you have the proper tools, any neces-
sary replacement parts and the skills to perform
the tasks safely and completely.
– Protect your eyes by using approved and prop-
erly fitted safety glasses.
– Use other protective wear when necessary, for
example safety shoes and gloves.
– Unless the service procedure requires that the
engine remain running, make sure the engine is
off before beginning service.
– Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever
you run the engine, to avoid the risk of Carbon
Monoxide poisoning.
– To avoid injury from moving parts, make sure
your hands, fingers and clothing are out of the
way when the engine is running.
– Gasoline vapors and hydrogen gases from
batteries ar e explosive. Keep all cigarettes,
sparks and flames away from the battery,
fuel-related components and other enclosed
compartments.
– Never use gasoline to clean parts, always use
an approved nonflammable solvent.
– Never drain or store gasoline in an open con-
tainer.
WARNING
The foregoing list represents general safety
practices. For details on workplace health
and safety requirements in your area, con-
sult your local workplace health and safety
agency or association.
We have provided you with some of the most
important general service safety precautions,
above. We cannot, however, warn you of every
conceivable hazard that can arise in performing
the service and repair procedures depicted in
BRP manuals. Only you can decide whether or
not you should perform a given task.
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