Checking The Spill Containment; Checking For Fuel, Oil And Coolant Leak; Checking The Battery - Shindaiwa DGK15FU Owner's And Operator's Manual

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Always be sure to use the fuel filter attached to the fuel inlet.
Carefully add fuel until the tank is full.
Always be sure to wipe up any spilled fuel.

8-4. Checking the Spill Containment

CAUTION : FIRE
If fuel or oil is leaking, repair the leaking location before operating.
Open the check door and check the inside of the spill containment. Flush out any accumulated
liquid. Refer to section "10. Inspection/Maintenance (9) Flushing Liquid in Spill
Containment" for flushing procedures.
< Note >
The types of liquids that can accumulate in the spill containment include oil, fuel, coolant and
battery fluid such that it is not possible to distinguish between rain water and other liquids.
Dispose of flushed liquids according to the related laws and regulations.

8-5. Checking for Fuel, Oil and Coolant Leak

CAUTION : FIRE
If fuel or oil is leaking, repair the leaking location before operating.
Open the side door and check for fuel, oil and coolant leakage from fuel piping connections
and similar locations.

8-6. Checking the Battery

WARNING
Batteries, battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
CAUTION : EYE/SKIN INJURY
Wear rubber gloves and other protective wear to protect eyes, skin and
clothing from the battery fluid which contains diluted sulfuric acid. If the
battery fluid contacts eyes or skin, wash out immediately with a large amount
of water. Be sure to receive medical treatment, especially if the fluid contacts
the eyes.
CAUTION : EXPLOSION
Never use or recharge the battery if the fluid level is below the minimum
level.
Do not create sparks or bring flame near the battery as it generates
flammable gas.
California Proposition 65
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