Pruner Safety; Fuel Safety - Maruyama TPP27 Manuel Du Propriétaire/De L'utilisateur

7. Never start or run the engine inside a closed room
or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can cause
death.
8. Keep handles clean of oil, fuel and dirt.

Pruner Safety

1. Make sure the Unit is assembled correctly and
that the guide bar and chain are correctly installed
and securely fastened as instructed in the
Assembly section.
2. Inspect the Unit before each use. Replace dam-
aged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all
fasteners are in place and tightened securely.
Follow the maintenance instructions beginning on
page US-21.
3. Make sure the chain does not move at engine idle
speed. Refer to Idle Speed Adjustment, page
US-21.
4. Inspect the chain and guide bar and replace any
parts that are cracked, worn or damaged before
using the Pruner.
5. Never use a cutting chain or replacement parts
that are not approved by MARUYAMA.
6. Maintain the Pruner according to the recommend-
ed maintenance intervals and procedures in the
Maintenance section.
7. Shut off the engine and be certain the cutting
chain has completely stopped moving before
inverting the Pruner, performing maintenance on
or working on the Pruner machine.
8. If running problems or excessive vibration occur,
stop immediately and inspect the unit for the
cause. If the cause cannot be determined or is
beyond your ability to correct, return the Pruner
to your servicing dealer for repair.

Fuel Safety

1. Gasoline is highly flammable and must be han-
dled and stored carefully. Use a container
approved for fuel to store gasoline and/or fuel/oil
mixture.
2. Mix and pour fuel outdoors, where there are no
sparks or flames.
3. Do not smoke near fuel or Pruner, or while using
the Pruner.
4. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling 1/4-1/2
in. (6 mm-13 mm) from the top of the tank.
5. Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the
engine.
6. Move the Pruner at least 10 feet (3m) away from
the fueling location before starting the engine.
10 feet (3 m) Minimum
7. Do not remove the fuel tank cap while the engine
is running, or right after stopping the engine.
8. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
9. Drain the tank and run the engine dry before stor-
ing the unit.
10. Store fuel and Pruner away from open f lame,
sparks and excessive heat. Make sure fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, furnaces, electric motors, etc.
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