Kohler Comand Pro CH1000 Service Manual page 6

Section 1
Safety and General Information
WARNING
Explosive Fuel can cause fi res and
severe burns.
Do not fi ll the fuel tank while the
engine is hot or running
.
Explosive Fuel!
Gasoline is extremely fl ammable and
its vapors can explode if ignited. Store
gasoline only in approved containers,
in well ventilated, unoccupied
buildings, away from sparks or fl ames.
Do not fi ll the fuel tank while the
engine is hot or running, since spilled
fuel could ignite if it comes in contact
with hot parts or sparks from ignition.
Do not start the engine near spilled
fuel. Never use gasoline as a cleaning
agent.
WARNING
Cleaning Solvents can cause severe
injury or death.
Use only in well ventilated areas
away from ignition sources.
Flammable Solvents!
Carburetor cleaners and solvents are
extremely fl ammable. Keep sparks,
fl ames, and other sources of ignition
away from the area. Follow the
cleaner manufacturer's warnings and
instructions on its proper and safe use.
Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
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WARNING
Carbon Monoxide can cause severe
nausea, fainting or death.
Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes, and
never run the engine in a closed
building or confi ned area.
Lethal Exhaust Gases!
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide. Carbon
monoxide is odorless, colorless, and
can cause death if inhaled. Avoid
inhaling exhaust fumes, and never
run the engine in a closed building or
confi ned area.
WARNING
Explosive Gas can cause fi res and
severe acid burns.
Charge batt ery only in a well
ventilated area. Keep sources of
ignition away.
Explosive Gas!
Batt eries produce explosive hydrogen
gas while being charged. To prevent a
fi re or explosion, charge batt eries only
in well ventilated areas. Keep sparks,
open fl ames, and other sources of
ignition away from the batt ery at all
times. Keep batt eries out of the reach
of children. Remove all jewelry when
servicing batt eries.
Before disconnecting the negative (-)
ground cable, make sure all switches
are OFF. If ON, a spark will occur at
the ground cable terminal which could
cause an explosion if hydrogen gas or
gasoline vapors are present.
CAUTION
Electrical Shock can cause injury.
Do not touch wires while engine is
running.
Electrical Shock!
Never touch electrical wires or
components while the engine is
running. They can be sources of
electrical shock.