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DANGER
In certain conditions diesel fuel is extremely
ammable and vapors are explosive.
A re or explosion from diesel fuel can burn
you, others, and cause property damage.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors in an open
area, when the engine is cold. Wipe up
any diesel fuel that spills.
• Never rell the fuel tank or drain the
machine indoors or inside an enclosed
trailer.
• Do Not ll the fuel tank completely full.
Add diesel fuel to the fuel tank until the
level is 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6–13 mm) below
the bottom of the ller neck. This empty
space in the tank allows diesel fuel to
expand.
• Never smoke when handling diesel fuel,
and stay away from an open ame or
where diesel fuel fumes may be ignited
by spark.
• Store diesel fuel in an approved container
and keep it out of the reach of children.
• Add fuel before starting the engine.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or
add fuel when engine is running or when
the engine is hot.
• If fuel is spilled, Do Not attempt to start
the engine. Move away from the area of
the spill and avoid creating any source of
ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
• Do Not operate without entire exhaust
system in place and in proper working
condition.
WARNING
Diesel fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Long-term exposure to vapors has caused
cancer in laboratory animals. Failure to use
caution may cause serious injury or illness.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep face away from nozzle and diesel
tank/container opening.
• Keep away from eyes and skin.
• Never siphon by mouth.
• Check that the operator’s presence controls,
safety switches, and shields are attached and
functioning properly. Do Not operate unless they
are functioning properly.
Operation
WARNING
Operating engine parts, especially the
mufer, become extremely hot. Severe burns
can occur on contact and debris, such as
leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch re.
• Allow engine parts, especially the mufer,
to cool before touching.
• Remove accumulated debris from mufer
and engine area.
• Install and maintain in working order a
spark arrester before using equipment
on forest-covered, grass-covered, or
brush-covered unimproved land.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless deadly poison that can
kill you.
Do Not run engine indoors or in a small
conned area where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can collect.
• Operate only in daylight or good articial light,
keeping away from holes and hidden hazards.
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