Use and Care Manual

trenches and platforms．
3.1.20 ALWAYS store the equipment properly when it is not being used.Equipment
should be stored in a clean，dry location out of the reach of children．
3.1.21 ALWAYS close fuel valve on engines equipped with one when machine is not
being operated．
3.1.22 ALWAYS operate machine with all safety devices and guards in place and in
working order．DO NOT modify or defeat safety devices．DO NOT operate
machine if any safety devices or guards are missing or inoperative．
3.2 Operator Safety while using Internal Combustion Engines
Internal combustion engines present special hazards during operation and
fueling. Read and follow the warning instructions in the engine owner's
manual and the safety guidelines below．Failure to follow the DANGER
warnings and safety guidelines could result in severe injury or death．
3.2.1 DO NOT smoke while operating the machine．
3.2.2 DO NOT smoke when refueling the engine．
3.2.3 DO NOT refuel a hot or running engine．
3.2.4 DO NOT refuel the engine near an open flame．
3.2.5 DO NOT spill fuel when refueling the engine．
3.2.6 DO NOT run the engine near open flames．
3.2.7 DO NOT run the machine indoors or in an enclosed area such as a deep
trench unless adequate ventilation，through such items as exhaust fans or
hoses，is provided．Exhaust gas from the engine contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas；exposure to carbon monoxide can cause loss of consciousness
and may lead to death．
3.2.8 ALWAYS refill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area．
3.2.9 ALWAYS replace the fuel tank cap after refueling．
3.2.10 ALWAYS check the fuel lines and the fuel tank for leaks and cracks before
starting the engine．Do not run the machine if fuel leaks are present or the fuel
lines are loose．
3.3 Service Safety
Poorly maintained equipment can become a safety hazard! In order for
the equipment to operate safely and properly over a long period of time，
periodic maintenance and occasional repairs are necessary.