Honda F210 Owner's Manual page 7

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 exhaust system become very hot during operation and
remain hot for a while after stopping. Contact with hot engine com-
ponents 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 storting 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 you run the engine in an area that is confined or even partially enclos-
ed, the air you breathe could contain a dangerous. amount of exhaust
gas. To keep exhaust gas from building up, provide, adequate venti-
lation.
Operation on Slope
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When tilling on slopes, keep the fuel tank less than half full to minimize
fuel spillage.
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Till across the slope (At equally spaced intervals) rather than up and
down it.
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Be very careful when changing the direction of the tiller on a slope.
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Do not use the tiller on a slope of more than 20'.
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