Maintenance Safety - Benchmark BP Series Manual

Overturning will cause leakage of vital liquids.
Never smoke or light res near the unit.
Never make unauthorized attachment installations.
Always disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any
maintenance work.
Always keep the unit as clean as possible. Keep it free of loose
vegetation, mud, etc.
Always be ready to stop the unit immediately if it suddenly begins to
vibrate or shake. Inspect for broken, missing or improperly installed
parts.
Never refuel the water pump while the engine is running. Gasoline is
very ammable and may ignite when in contact with hot engine parts.

1.3 MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING!
Use rubber gloves when coming into contact with engine oil.
After any maintenance is performed, wash hands immediately using
soap and clean water because repeated exposure to lubricant may
cause skin irritation.
Do not clean the lter element with ammable liquids like gasoline
because an explosion may occur.
Turn off the engine before performing any maintenance. Otherwise it
may cause severe personal injury or death.
Allow the unit to cool down before performing any maintenance.
Always wear safety glasses when cleaning the unit with compressed air.
Do not clean with a pressure washer because it can cause damage.
Always stop the water pump before removing the oil ller cap.
Only quali ed maintenance personnel with knowledge of fuels,
electricity, and machinery hazards should perform maintenance
procedures.
Lubricate all exposed metal parts regularly. See maintenance schedule
for more details.
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