Safety Precautions - Tanaka TBC-420PF Service Manual

The following safety notations are used throughout this
manual to call attention to special information or operating
procedures. Understand the message in each notation
and be alert to unsafe conditions and the possibility of
personal injury.
NOTE: A NOTE points out general reference information
regarding proper operation and maintenance prac-
tices.
IMPORTANT: An IMPORTANT statement indicates spe-
cific procedures or information that is re-
quired to prevent damage to the machine or
its attachments.
This safety alert symbol is used to attract your
attention! PERSONAL SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
When you see this symbol - BECOME ALERT -
HEED ITS MESSAGE.
Before test operating or making repairs or adjustments to
the unit, read and understand the operating and safety
instructions in the Owner's Manual.
DO NOT make any adjustment or perform any mainte-
nance or repair procedures while engine is running
unless specifically instructed to do so in this manual.
DO NOT touch parts which might be hot from operation.
Before attempting to maintain, adjust or service, allow
such
parts to cool.
Open doors if engine is run in garage, exhaust fumes
dangerous.
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DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area.
Do repair work in a well-lighted, ventilated area.
To prevent accidental starting, disconnect wire to spark
plug and position wire away from plug.
Always wear satety goggles when cleaning or making
repairs to parts or machine.
When unit is tipped to perform service procedures in this
manual, remove all fuel so that no spillage wi l occur.
Safety Alert Symbol and Notations

Safety Precautions

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CAUTION: A CAUTION identifies safe operating
practices or indicates unsafe conditions that could
result in personal injury.
WARNING: A WARNING describes a condition
where failure to follow the instructions could
result in severe personal injury.
DANGER: A DANGER designates a condition
where failure to follow instructions or heed
warning will most likely result in serious injury or
death.
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.
Handle with care. Use an approved fuel container. DO
NOT smoke or allow open flame (match, pilot light, etc.) or
sparks near equipment or fuel container when refueling or
servi cing fuel system.
Use non-flammable solvent to clean parts - DO NOT use
gasoline.
Use only approved replacement parts when making
repairs.
After all repair procedures are performed, make sure that
unit is in good operating condition and all safety devices
and shields are in place and in good working condition. Be
sure all fasteners are tight, all adjustments are correct and
all tools are removed.
DO NOT change engine governor setting or over speed
engine.
Never store equipment with fuel in tank inside a building
where fuel fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
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