Safe Handling Of Gasoline; Preparation - Benchmark 196cc Manuel De L'utilisateur

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.
away. (Examples include: in a large hole or areas where hills
surround your working area.)
• Never run engine in an enclosed or partially enclosed area.
(Examples include: buildings that are enclosed on one or
more sides, under tents, car ports or basements.)
• Always run the engine with the exhaust and muffler pointed
in the direction away from the operator.
• 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 pro-
tection.
• Carefully inspect the area to be tilled and remove all foreign
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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).

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 secure-
ly.
• If fuel is spilled do not attempt to start the engine but move
the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creat-
ing any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
• Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric dis-
charge. Use only nonmetal, portable fuel containers ap-
proved by the Underwriter's Laboratory (U.L.) or the Ameri-
can 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: base-
ment, garage, barn, shed, house, porch, etc.).
• Test the fuel cap for proper installation before starting and
using engine.
Owner's Manual
196cc REAR TINE TILLER
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