Tarmo XTP121 Instruction Manual page 69

provide space for expansion as the heat of the
engine and/or sun cause fuel to expand.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely
and wipe up spilled fuel. Never operate the unit
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 move the machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition
until fuel vapors have dissipated. Serious personal
injury can occur when fuel is pilled on yourself or
your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and
change clothes immediately.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed and
approved for this purpose.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area. Safely
away from sparks, open flames or other sources of
ignition.
Never store fuel or machine with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach a spark,
open flame, or other sources of ignition, such as a
water heater, furnace, clothes dryer and the like.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
Machine use and care
Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine
is running.
Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine
for your application. The correct machine will do
the 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
maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Avoid
contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes and hot
surfaces. Do not touch the engine or muffler. 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.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the machine for any damage, and repair
the damage before restarting and operating the
machine.
If the machine should start to make an unusual
noise or vibration, immediately shut off the engine,
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
personal injury.
Maintain the machine. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
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
chance of a fire hazard.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any
other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from
debris. Clean after each use.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for
gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
Store idle machine out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the machine