Honda HP500H Owner's Manual page 7

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To ensure safe operation–
• The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a
while after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler
while it is hot. To avoid severe burns or fire hazards, let the engine
cool before transporting the power carrier or starting it indoors.
• Always make a pre-operation inspection (page 13) before you start
the engine. You may prevent an accident or equipment damage.
• Keep children and pets away from the area of operation to avoid 
possible injury from contact with the power carrier.
• To avoid accidents or loss of control, do not ride on the power 
carrier; walk behind, and hold both handlebars firmly. Do not allow
others to ride on the power carrier as passengers.
• Watch for obstacles while operating the power carrier. Do not use
the power carrier when visibility is poor. Under conditions of poor
visibility, there is a greater risk of striking an obstacle.
• To avoid accidents or overturning, observe the load limits described
on page 29.
Be sure the load is secure and does not protrude from the power 
carrier or block visibility.
• To avoid overturning, be careful when changing the direction of the
power carrier while operating it on slopes, and do not operate the
power carrier on upward slopes greater than 25° (46%) or 
downward slopes greater than 15° (26%).
• When operating the power carrier in reverse and walking backward,
there is a greater risk of slipping or tripping. Be especially careful
when backing up.
• Know how to stop the power carrier quickly, and understand the
operation of all controls. Never permit anyone to operate the power
carrier without proper instruction.
• Never use this unit for nighttime work.
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