Safety; General Safety Precautions And Hazard Symbols - MK Diamond Products CX-3 Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND HAZARD SYMBOLS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
In order to prevent injury, the following safety precautions and symbols should be followed
at all times!
GENERAL SAFETY
DO NOT operate or service this equipment before reading this entire manual.
This equipment should not be operated by persons under 18 years of age.
NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking
medicine.
NEVER operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and safety decals when they become
difficult to read.
ALWAYS store equipment properly when it is not being used. Equipment should be stored
in a clean, dry location out of the reach of children.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
In order to prevent injury, keep guards in place and in working order at all times.
EXPLOSIVE FUEL!
Gasoline is extremely flammable, its vapors can explode if ignited; store only in approved
containers, in well-ventilated, unoccupied buildings and away from sparks or flames. Do not
fill the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot. Spilled fuel could ignite if it contacts hot
parts or sparks from ignition. Do not start the engine near spilled fuel. Never use gasoline
as a cleaning agent. Never operate the machine in an explosive atmosphere.
LETHAL EXHAUST GASES
Engine exhaust gasses contain poisonous carbon monoxide, an odorless colorless gas
that can cause death if inhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes, and never run the engine
in a closed building or confined area.
ENGINE OVER-SPEED
Never tamper with the governor components or settings to increase the maximum speed of
the machine. Severe personal injury and/or equipment damage could result if the equip-
ment is operated speeds above design maximum.
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