Safety Precautions - Makita EW120R Instructions For Use Manual

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please make sure you review each precaution carefully.
Pay special attention to statement preceded by the following words.
"WARNING" indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of
WARNING
life if instructions are not followed.
"CAUTION" indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if
CAUTION
instructions are not followed.
WARNING
: EXHAUST PRECAUTIONS
Never inhale exhaust gasses.
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They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless and extremely
dangerous gas which can cause unconsciousness or death.
Never operate the
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as tunnel, cave, etc.
Exercise extreme care when operating the engine near people or animals.
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Keep the exhaust pipe free of foreign objects.
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WARNING
: REFUELING PRECAUTIONS
Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited.
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Do not refuel indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
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Be sure to stop the
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Do not remove fuel tank cap nor fill fuel tank while engine is hot or running.
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Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes before refueling.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
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If fuel is spilt, wipe it away carefully and wait until the fuel has dried
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before starting the engine.
After refueling, make sure that the fuel cap is secured to prevent spillage.
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WARNING
: FIRE PREVENTION
Do not operate the
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Do not use around dry brush, twigs, cloth rags, or other flammable
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materials.
Keep cooling air intake (recoil starter area) and muffler side of the
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engine at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from buildings, obstructions
and other burnable objects.
Keep the pump away from flammables and other hazardous
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materials (trash, rags, lubricants, explosives).
pump indoors or in a poorly ventilated area, such
pump prior to refueling.
pump while smoking or near an open flame.
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