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Examine the engine for leaks regularly. If there are
leaks in the fuel system, do not start the engine until
the leaks are repaired.
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Do not use your fingers to examine the engine for
leaks.
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Keep fuel in approved containers only.
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When the product and fuel is in storage, make sure
that fuel and fuel fumes cannot cause damage.
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Drain the fuel in an approved container outdoors and
away from sparks and flames.
Safety instructions for operation on slopes
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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Do not operate the product on a slope that is more
than 20°. Loose ground, vibrations and the operation
speed can cause the product to fall on a slope that is
less than 20°.
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Make sure that the work area is safe. Wet and loose
soil decreases safe operation of the product. Be very
careful on slopes and rough surfaces.
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Make sure that all persons in the work area are
above the product on the slope.
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Operate the product up and down the slope, not from
side to side.
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Do not park the product on a slope. If you must park
the product on a slope, make sure that the product
cannot fall. There is a risk of injury and damage.
Safety instructions for operation near edges
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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There is a risk that the product falls when you
operate it near an edge. Always keep a minimum
of ⅔ of the product on a surface that is sufficiently
stable to hold the product weight.
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If the product falls, stop the engine before you lift the
product back to a surface that is sufficiently stable.
To stop the product on page 11 .
Refer to
Introduction
WARNING:
safety chapter before you use the product.
To do before you operate the product
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Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure
that you understand the instructions.
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Read the warning
Read the warning
Operation
Read and understand the
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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If the maintenance is not done correctly and
regularly, the risk of injury and damage to the
product increases.
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Use personal protective equipment. Refer to
Personal protective equipment on page 6 .
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Stop the engine and make sure that all parts of the
product are cool before you do the maintenance.
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Clean the product to remove dangerous material
before you do the maintenance.
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Disconnect the spark plug cap before you do the
maintenance.
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The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and can
contain sparks. Do not operate the product in indoor
areas or near flammable material.
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Do not change the product. Modifications that
are not approved by the manufacturer, can cause
serious injury or death.
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Always use original accessories and spare parts.
Accessories and spare parts that are not approved
by the manufacturer, can cause serious injury or
death.
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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.
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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.
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After maintenance, do a check of the vibration level
in the product. If it is not correct, speak to an
approved service center.
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Let an approved service center do servicing on the
product regularly.
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Read the engine manual that is supplied by the
engine manufacturer.
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Do the daily maintenance. Refer to
schedule on page 11 .
To fill fuel
CAUTION:
type. Incorrect fuel type causes damage to
Read the warning
Maintenance
Always use correct fuel
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