Preparation; Safe Handling Of Gasoline - EarthQuake Pioneer 31285 Manuel De L'utilisateur

• Never point the exhaust muffler towards anyone. People should
always be many feet away from the operation of the engine and
its attachments.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the
engine.

PREPARATION

• Dress appropriately when operating the tiller. Always wear
sturdy footwear. Never wear sandals, sneakers or open shoes, and
never operate the tiller with bare feet. Do not wear loose clothing
that might get caught in moving parts. Wear proper Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times, such as gloves, proper
footwear, and eye protection.
• Carefully inspect the area to be tilled and remove all foreign
objects. Do not till above underground water lines, gas lines,
electric cables, or pipes. Do not operate the tiller in soil with large
rocks and foreign objects which can damage the equipment.
• Disengage all clutches and leave control lever in the neutral
position before starting the engine (motor).
WARNING
ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN
ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS.
CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF
YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY ENGINE EXHAUST.
BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE
NAUSEA, FAINTING OR DEATH, IN ADDITION TO
DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS AND CONFUSION.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS,
SEEK FRESH AIR AND MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.
HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF A
FUNCTIONING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE.
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT
BURNS AND FIRES.
DO NOT ALTER/MODIFY ENGINE: NEVER ALTER
OR MODIFY THE ENGINE FROM THE FACTORY.
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR IF ENGINE
IS MODIFIED OR ALTERED. WHEN WORKING ON OR
REPLACING PARTS FOR THE ENGINE OR PRODUCT,
YOU MUST ALWAYS PUT THE ON/OFF SWITCH TO
THE OFF POSITION.
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Pioneer Dual Direction Rear Tine

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are
extremely flammable and vapors are explosive.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
• Allow engine to cool before refueling.
• Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an
open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or on
other appliances.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed
with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away
from your vehicle before filling.
• Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely.
• If fuel is spilled 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 fuel vapors have dissipated.
• Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge.
Use only nonmetal, portable fuel containers approved by the
Underwriter's Laboratory (U.L.) or the American Society for
Testing & Materials (ASTM).
• Always fill fuel tank outside in a well ventilated area. Never fill
your fuel tank with fuel indoors. (Examples include: basement,
garage, barn, shed, house, porch, etc.).
• Test the fuel cap for proper installation before starting and using
engine.
• Always run the engine with fuel cap properly installed on the
engine.
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