General Safety Precautions - Cannondale E440 2003 Owner's Manual

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Running the engine indoors
Breathing exhaust gases
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Running the engine indoors will expose you
to dangerous exhaust gases. Breathing car-
bon monoxide gas leads to poisoning,
asphyxiation, and death. This will happen
rapidly and without notice.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate the vehicle indoors even for
brief periods of time.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improper care when handling fuel
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Fuel is highly flammable; spilling it can
cause a fire or explosion.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Be sure the fuel cap is closed securely.
Work in a well-ventilated area which is free of
sources that could ignite any spilled fuel
accidentally
torches, grinders, electric shop tools, etc.)
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WARNING
(e.g. cigarettes, welders,
Printed : 8/15/02