Snapper SP110 Operator's Manual page 6

• Always wear safety glasses or eye protection
while you operate the product or do maintenance
or repairs.
• Do not operate the product with bare feet or with
open shoes. Always use heavy-duty slip-resistant
boots with good ankle support while you operate
the product.
• Wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear shorts,
sandals or go bare foot.
• Use approved protective gloves, if necessary.
For example, when attaching, examining or
cleaning the blade.
• Always use approved ear protection while you
operate the product. Noise for a long period can
cause noise-induced hearing loss.
Fuel safety
WARNING: Read the warning
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
• Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine
oil on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel/oil
and let the product dry.
• If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing
immediately.
• Do not get fuel on your body, it can cause injury.
If you get fuel on your body, use soap and water
to remove the fuel.
• Do not start the product if the engine has a leak.
Examine the engine for leaks regularly.
• Be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and the
fumes are explosive and can cause injuries or
death.
• Do not breathe in the fuel fumes, it can cause
injury. Make sure that there is a sufficient airflow.
• Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not put warm objects near the fuel or the
engine.
• Do not add the fuel when the engine is on.
• Make sure that the engine is cool before you
refuel.
• Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly
and release the pressure carefully.
• Do not add fuel to the engine in an indoor area.
Not sufficient airflow can cause injury or death
because of asphyxiation or carbon monoxide.
• Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap
is not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
• Move the product a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from
the position where you filled the tank before a
start.
• Do not put too much fuel in the fuel tank.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING: Read the warning
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
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• Do not use a product with defective safety
devices.
• Do a check of the safety devices regularly. If the
safety devices are defective, speak to your
Snapper service agent.
To do a check of the engine brake handle
The engine brake handle stops the engine. When
the engine brake handle is released, the engine
stops.
• Start the engine and then release the engine
brake handle. If the engine does not stop in 3
seconds, let an approved Snapper service agent
adjust the engine brake.
Deflectors, guards and shields
Deflectors, guards and shields decrease the risk of
objects being ejected from the product in the
direction of the operator or other persons.
Make sure the deflectors, guards and shields are not
damaged and that no defects are in view, such as
cracks, broken springs or missing hardware.
Replace any damaged or missing parts.
Muffler
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and
sends the exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Do not use the product if the muffler is missing or
defective. A defective muffler increases the noise
level and the risk of fire.
WARNING: The muffler becomes very
hot during and after use and when the
engine operates at idle speed. Be careful
near flammable materials and/or fumes
to prevent fire.
To do a check of the muffler
• Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it
is attached correctly and not damaged.
To do a check of the cutting cover
The cutting cover decreases vibrations in the product
and decreases the risk of injury from the blade.
• Examine the cutting cover to make sure that
there are no damages such as cracks.
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