Stop switch
Start the engine. Make sure that the engine stops
when you move the stop switch to the stop position.
Muffler
WARNING:
muffler if it is hot. The muffler is very hot
while the engine runs and after it stops.
If you touch the muffler, it can cause
burns.
•
Do not use an engine with a damaged muffler. A
damaged muffler increases the noise level and
the risk of fire. Keep a fire extinguisher near.
•
Examine regularly that the muffler is attached to
the product.
•
Do not touch the engine or the muffler when then
engine is on. Do not touch the engine or the
muffler for a while after the engine stops. Hot
surfaces can cause injuries.
•
A hot muffler can cause a fire. Be careful, if you
use the product near flammable liquids or fumes.
•
Do not touch the parts in the muffler, if the
muffler is damaged. The parts can contain some
carcinogenic chemicals.
•
Some blower models are have a spark-arresting
screen.Clean and replace the screen at specified
intervals. See the Maintenance section
Maintenance on page 12 ).
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Do not touch the
Fuel safety
•
Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine
oil on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel/oil
and let the product dry. Remove unwanted fuel
from the product.
•
If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing
immediately.
•
Do not get fuel on your body, it can cause injury.
If you get fuel on your body, use a soap and
water to remove the fuel.
•
Do not start the engine if you spill oil or fuel on
the product or on your body.
•
Do not start the product if the engine has a leak.
Examine the engine for leaks regularly.
•
Be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and the
fumes are explosive and can cause injuries or
death.
•
Do not breathe in the fuel fumes, it can cause
injury. Make sure that there is a sufficient airflow.
•
Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
•
Do not put warm objects near the fuel or the
engine.
•
Do not add the fuel when the engine is on.
•
Make sure that the engine is cool before you
refuel.
•
Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly
and release the pressure carefully.
•
Do not add fuel to the engine in an indoor area.
Not sufficient airflow can cause injury or death
because of asphyxiation or carbon monoxide.
•
Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully or a fire can
occur.
•
Move the product at a minimum of 3 m (10 ft)
from the position where you filled the tank before
a start.
•
Do not put too much fuel in the fuel tank.
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