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Follow Safety Rules for Operation
After you have checked, oiled, and fueled the engine
and positioned it in a suitable worksite, it is time to
start your engine. The following are the procedures
necessary for safe, successful operation of your
engine.
Failure to follow safety rules may result in serious injury
or death to the operator or bystanders.
Instruct Operators. Owner must instruct all operators in
safe set-up and operation. Do not allow anyone to
operate the engine who has not read the Owner's
Manual and been instructed on safe use practices.
Safety Equipment/Controls. Always operate with all
safety covers, guards, and barriers in place and in good
working order, and all controls properly adjusted for safe
operation.
Moving Parts. Keep hands, feet, hair, and apparel
away from moving parts. Air vents may cover moving
parts and should be avoided as well.
Ear Protection. Hearing can be damaged from
prolonged, close-range exposure to the type of noise
produced by this engine. The use of ear plugs, or other
hearing protection devices is recommended for persons
working within 15-20 feet of the running engine for an
extended period of time.
Eye Protection. Wear ANSI "Z87.1" required safety
glasses when operating or servicing the engine.
NOTE!
Before starting the engine, review the following general
safety rules for operation:
Conditions for Use
Know How to Stop. Be thoroughly familiar with proper
use of the engine and all controls and connections.
Know how to stop the engine and depressurize the
system quickly if needed.
WARNING
Operation
Instruct All Operators. The engine owner must instruct
all operators and potential renters in safe set-up and
operation. Do not allow anyone to operate the engine
who has not read the Owner's Manual and been
instructed on its safe use.
Adult Control only. Only trained adults should set up
and operate the engine. Do not let children operate.
Engine can generate forces greater than children can
control and require judgment beyond what can be
expected of children.
Under the Influence. Never operate, or let anyone else
operate, the engine while fatigued or under the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Safety Equipment / Controls in place. Do not operate
the engine unless all safety covers, guards, and barriers
are in place and in good working order, and all controls
are properly adjusted for safe operation.
Damaged. Do not operate the engine with damaged,
missing, or broken parts. Never attempt to repair a
component. Always replace it with a part that is rated.
Modifications. Do not modify the engine in any way or
deactivate any safety device. Do not change or add to
fuel tank, fuel lines, or exhaust system. Modifications
can result in hazards related to carbon monoxide
poisoning, fuel leaks, fire, explosion, or other serious
safety hazards, and will also void the warranty.
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing at all times.
Clear work area. Clear the work area of all bystanders.
Keep children and pets away.
Keep engine away from electrical wiring. Engine
contact with electrical wiring will likely result in severe
electrical shock or electrocution.
Hot exhaust/parts. Stay clear of engine exhaust.
Never touch a hot engine muffler, or other hot surfaces.
All are very hot and will burn you. Cleaning should be
done with a damp sponge with the engine OFF.
Let engine cool at least two minutes before
refueling.
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