Fire and Burn Hazard
Gasoline
is extremely
flammable,
and gasoline vapor can explode.
Use
extreme care when handling gasoline. Keep gasoline out of reach of children.
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Refuel in a well-ventilated
area with the engine stopped.
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Allow the engine to cool before refueling. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may
ignite.
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The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation and
remain hot for a while after stopping. Contact with hot engine components
can cause burn injuries and can ignite some materials.
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Avoid touching
a hot engine
or exhaust
system.
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Allow the engine to cool before performing maintenance or storing the tiller
indoors.
Carbon Monoxide
Poisoning
Hazard
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas.
Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness
and may lead to death.
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If yourun the engine in an area that is confined or even partially enclosed,
the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of exhaust gas. To
keep exhaust gas from building up, provide adequate ventilation.
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