Assembly; The Importance Of Proper Assembly; Important Safety Precautions - Honda FG110 Owner's Manual

THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER ASSEMBLY

Proper assembly is essential to operator safety and the reliability of the machine. Any error or oversight made by
the person assembling and servicing a unit can result in faulty operation, damage to the machine, or injury to the
operator.
Some of the most important safety precautions are given below. However, we cannot warn you of every
conceivable hazard that can arise in performing this assembly. Only you can decide whether or not you should
perform a given task.
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Failure to properly follow instructions and precautions can cause
you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow the procedures and precautions in this manual carefully.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Make sure you have a clear understanding of all basic shop safety practices and that you are wearing appropri-
ate clothing and safety equipment. When performing this assembly, be especially careful of the following:
Read the instructions before you begin and be sure you have the tools and skills required to perform the
tasks safely.
• Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs. This will help eliminate several poten-
tial hazards:
Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you run the engine.
Burns from hot parts.
Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
Injury from moving parts.
Do not run the engine unless the instruction tells you to do so. Even then, keep your hands, fingers, and
clothing away from moving parts. Do not run the engine when any protective guard or shield is removed.
• To reduce the possibility of a fire or explosion, be careful when working around gasoline or batteries. Use only a
nonflammable solvent, not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep all cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from all
fuel-related parts.
 WARNING
Improper assembly can cause an unsafe condition that can lead
to serious injury or death.
Follow the procedures and precautions in the assembly
instructions carefully.
 WARNING

ASSEMBLY

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