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Safety Information BS 50-2
Cleaning
When cleaning and servicing the machine:
Keep the machine clean and free of debris such as leaves, paper, cartons, etc.
Keep the labels legible.
When cleaning the machine:
Do not clean the machine while it is running.
Never use gasoline or other types of fuels or flammable solvents to clean the
machine. Fumes from fuels and solvents can become explosive.
Personal
Protective
Equipment
(PPE)
Wear the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while servicing or
maintaining this machine:
Close-fitting work clothes that do not hinder movement
Safety glasses with side shields
Hearing protection
Safety-toed footwear
In addition, before servicing or maintaining the machine:
Tie back long hair.
Remove all jewelry (including rings).
Safe service
practices
Do not alter engine speeds. Run the engine only at speeds specified in
Technical Data.
Do not operate the machine without an air cleaner.
Disconnect the spark plug before servicing to avoid accidental start-up.
Do not crank a flooded engine with the spark plug removed. Fuel trapped in the
cylinder will squirt out the spark plug opening.
Do not test for spark if the engine is flooded or the smell of gasoline is present.
A stray spark could ignite the fumes.