GASOLINE FIRES AND HANDLING FUEL SAFELY
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Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They
are flammable and vapors are explosive.
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When storing extra fuel be sure that it is in an appropriate
container and away from any fire hazards.
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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).
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Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Stop engine and allow to cool before filling.
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Never drain fuel from engine in an enclosed area.
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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.) Never
fill tank near appliances with pilot lights, heaters, or other
ignition sources. If the fuel has to be drained, this should
be done outdoors. The drained fuel should be stored in a
container specifically designed for fuel storage or it should
be disposed of carefully.
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Always wipe up excess (spilled) fuel from engine before
starting. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. If fuel is
spilled, do not start the engine but move product and fuel
container from area. Clean up spilled fuel and allow to
evaporate and dry after wiping and before starting.
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Allow fuel fumes/vapors to escape from the area before
starting engine.
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Test the fuel cap for proper installation before starting and
using engine.
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Always run the engine with fuel cap properly installed on
the engine.
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Never smoke while refilling engine fuel tank.
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Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors. Fuel
and fuel vapors are highly explosive.
BURNS AND FIRES
The muffler, muffler guard and other parts of the engine
become extremely hot during the operation of the engine.
These parts remain extremely hot after the engine has
stopped.
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PREVENTION OF BURNS AND FIRES
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Never remove the muffler guard from the engine.
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Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely hot
and will cause severe burns.
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Never touch parts of the engine that become hot after
operation.
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Always keep materials and debris away from muffler guard
and other hot parts of the engine to avoid fires.
CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children and/or bystanders. Never assume that
others will remain where you last saw them.
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Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially
small children and pets. Keep children under the watchful
care of a responsible adult.
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Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
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Before and while moving backwards, look behind and
down for small children.
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Never allow children to operate the machine.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe
working condition.
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Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and other bolts
at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
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To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and
secure the spark plug wire from the spark plug before
performing tiller maintenance.
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Pulleys and belts should be kept free of oil or other
moisture for efficient operation.
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Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a
closed building where ignition sources are present, such
as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers and the like.
Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
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Always refer to the operator's guide instructions for
important details if the tiller is to be stored for an
extended period.
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