Tarmo XTP120 Instruction Manual page 55

powered machine that can not be controlled with
the engine throttle control is dangerous and must
be replaced.
Form a habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from machine
area before starting it. A wrench or a key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the machine may
result in personal injury.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating the machine.
Do not overreach. Wear protective footwear that
will protect your feet and improve your footing on
slippery surfaces. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the
machine in unexpected situations.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the engine's
throttle control is off before transporting the
machine or performing any maintenance or service
on the unit. Transporting
maintenance or service on a machine with its
throttle control on invites accidents.
Fuel safety
Fuel is highly flammable, and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Take precautions when using to
reduce the chance of serious personal injury.
When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use an
approved fuel storage container while in a clean,
well-ventilated outdoor area. Do not smoke, or
allow sparks, open flames or other sources of
ignition near the area while adding fuel or operating
the unit. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools,
away from exposed, live electrical parts and
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 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.
When practical, remove the machine from the truck
or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel the machine on a trailer with
a portable container, rather than from a fuel
dispenser nozzle.
Loose the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any
pressure in the tank.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the firm of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than
1,5 cm below the bottom of the filler neck to provide
space for expansion as the heat of the engine
and/or sun cause fuel to expand.
or performing
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.
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