To do a check of the stop function
1. Start the product. Refer to
page 8 .
2. Set the throttle control in the stop position.
3. If the engine does not stop, let an approved service
center do servicing on the product.
Fuel safety
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
•
Fuel is flammable and the fumes are explosive. Be
careful with fuel to prevent injury, fire and explosion.
•
Do not breathe in the fuel fumes. The fuel fumes are
poisonous and can cause injury. Make sure that the
airflow is sufficient.
•
Do not remove the fuel tank cap or fill the fuel tank
when the engine is on.
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Let the engine become cool before you refuel.
•
Do not fill fuel in an indoor area. Not sufficient airflow
can cause injury or death because of asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide.
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Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
•
Do not put hot objects near the fuel or the engine.
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Do not fill fuel near sparks or flames.
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Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly and
release the pressure carefully.
•
Fuel on your skin can cause injury. If you get fuel on
your skin, use soap and water to remove the fuel.
•
If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing
immediately.
•
Do not fill the fuel tank fully. Heat causes the fuel to
expand. Keep a space at the top of the fuel tank.
•
Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap is
not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
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Before you start the product, move the product to a
minimum of 3 m/10 ft from where you refueled.
•
Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine oil
on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel and
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To start the product on
engine oil and let the product dry before you start the
engine.
•
Examine the engine for leaks regularly. If there are
leaks in the fuel system, do not start the engine until
the leaks are repaired.
•
Do not use your fingers to examine the engine for
leaks.
•
Keep fuel in approved containers only.
•
When the product and fuel is in storage, make sure
that fuel and fuel fumes cannot cause damage.
•
Drain the fuel in an approved container outdoors and
away from sparks and flames.
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
•
If the maintenance is not done correctly and
regularly, the risk of injury and damage to the
product increases.
•
Stop the engine and let the product become cool
before you do the maintenance.
•
Clean the product to remove dangerous material
before you do the maintenance.
•
Disconnect the spark plug cap before you do the
maintenance.
•
The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and can
contain sparks. Do not operate the product in indoor
areas or near flammable material.
•
Do not change the product. Modifications that are
not approved by the manufacturer, can cause
serious injury or death.
•
Always use original accessories and spare parts.
Accessories and spare parts that are not approved
by the manufacturer, can cause serious injury or
death.
•
Replace damaged, worn or broken parts.
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Only do the maintenance as given in this operator's
manual. Let an approved service center do all other
servicing.
•
Remove all tools from the product before you start
the engine after maintenance. Loose tools or tools
attached to rotating parts can eject and cause injury.
•
After maintenance, do a check of the vibration level
in the product. If it is not correct, speak to an
approved service center.
•
Let an approved service center do servicing on the
product regularly.
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