Hyundai HCOMP100-2 Original Instructions Manual page 4

Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away from exposed, live electrical parts and
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connections to avoid sparking or arcing. These events could ignite fumes or vapors.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel
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tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Do not operate the machine with
known leaks in the fuel system.
Loose the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
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Never overfill fuel tank (there should be no fuel above the upper limit mark).
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Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely and wipe up spilled fuel. Never operate the unit
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without the fuel cap securely in place.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely and wipe up spilled fuel. Never operate the unit
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without the fuel cap securely in place.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
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move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel
vapors have dissipated.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved for this purpose.
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Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from sparks, open flames or other sources of
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ignition.
Never store fuel or machine with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an spark,
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open flame, or any other source of ignition, such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer and the like.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
e) Machine use and care
Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is running.
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Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine for your application. The correct machine will do the
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job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the
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maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
Do not run the engine at a high speed when you are not pounding.
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Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts.
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Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes and hot surfaces. Do not touch the engine or muffler.
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These parts get extremely hot from operation. They remain hot for a short time after you turn off the
unit. Allow the engine to cool before doing maintenance or making adjustments.
If the machine should start to make an unusual noise or vibration, immediately shut off the engine,
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disconnect the spark plug wire, and check for the cause. Unusual noise or vibration is generally warning
of trouble.
Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in
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personal injury.
Maintain the machine. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
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other condition that may affect the machine's operation. If damaged, have the machine repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained equipment.
Keep the engine and muffler free of grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up to reduce the
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chance of a fire hazard.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from
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debris. Clean after each use.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
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Store idle machine out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the machine or
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these instructions to operate it. Machine is dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
f) Service
Before cleaning, repair, inspecting, Or adjusting, shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts
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have stopped. Always make sure the engine's switch is in its "OFF" position. Disconnect the spark plug
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