Operations Manual

2.2 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.

2.3 Safety while using Combustion Engines

Internal combustion engines present special hazards during operation and fueling!

Read and follow warning instructions in engine owner's manual and safety guidelines

below. Failure to follow warnings and DANGER safety guidelines could result in severe

injury or death.

2.3.1 DO NOT run machine indoors or in an enclosed area such as a deep trenches unless

there is adequate ventilation, through such items as exhaust fans or hoses are provided.

Gasoline exhaust from the engine contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas; exposure to

carbon monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death.

2.3.2 DO NOT smoke while operating machine.

2.3.3 DO NOT smoke when refueling engine.

2.3.4 DO NOT refuel hot or running engine.

2.3.5 DO NOT refuel engine near open flame.

2.3.6 DO NOT spill fuel when refueling engine.

2.3.7 DO NOT run engine near open flames.

2.3.8 ALWAYS refill fuel tank in well-ventilated area.

2.3.9 ALWAYS replace fuel tank cap aer refueling.

2.3.10 ALWAYS check fuel lines and fuel tank for leaks and cracks before starting engine.

2.3.11 DO NOT run machine if fuel leaks are present or fuel lines are loose.

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