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DANGER!
This notice indicates an immediate and specific hazard that will result in severe personal injury or
death if the proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING!
This notice indicates a specific hazard or unsafe practice that could result in severe personal injury
or death if the proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION!
This notice indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury if
proper practices are not taken.
NOTICE!
This notice indicates that a specific hazard or unsafe practice will result in equipment or property
damage, but not personal injury.
WORK AREA
1.
Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean, well lit and free of distractions.
2.
Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from the work area.
3.
Store tools properly in a safe and dry location. Keep tools out of the reach of children.
4.
Do not install or use in the presence of flammable gases, dust or liquids.
a.
Do not use pressurized starting fluids with the engine, because the vapours are flammable.
PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING! Wear personal protective equipment approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or
American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
1.
Always wear impact safety goggles that provide front and side protection for the eyes.
a.
Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards.
2.
Wear gloves that provide protection based on the work materials or to reduce the effects of tool vibration.
3.
Non-skid footwear is recommended to maintain footing and balance in the work environment.
4.
Wear protective clothing designed for the work environment and tool.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Control the tool, personal movement and the work environment to avoid personal injury or damage to tool.
1.
Do not operate any tool when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
2.
Avoid wearing clothes or jewelry that can become entangled with the moving parts of a tool. Keep long hair
covered or bound.
3.
Do not overreach when operating a tool. Proper footing and balance enables better control in
unexpected situations.
SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1
All users must understand the operation of all controls and learn how to stop the engine quickly in case of
emergency.
2
The engine and exhaust become very hot during operation. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact,
especially with the muffler.
a.
Keep the engine at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from buildings and other equipment
during operation.
b.
Remove accumulated debris from muffler and cylinder area. Combustible debris, such as leaves,
grass, brush, etc. can catch fire if they come in contact with a hot engine.
c.
Do not place anything on the engine while it is running.
d.
Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching grass-covered or brush-covered
unimproved land.
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208cc OHV Winter Gas Engine
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