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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read and understand
this instruction manual and the engine instruction manual for safety,
operation and maintenance instructions.
WARNING: This product is not equipped with a spark-arresting
muffler. If the product will be used around flammable materials
or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops,
forest, brush, grass or other similar items, then an approved
spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in
the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes
section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California
Public Resources Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in effective
working order. Spark arresters are also required on some U.S. Forest
Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes
and ordinances. Contact the engine manufacturer for information on
purchasing a spark arresting muffler.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead,
known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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• Spilled gasoline and it’s
vapors can become ignited
from cigarette sparks, electri-
cal arcing, exhaust gases
and hot engine components
such as the muffler.
• Shut off engine and allow it to
cool before adding fuel to the
tank.
• Use care in filling tank to avoid
spilling fuel. Move unit away
from fueling area before start-
ing engine.
• Heat will expand fuel in the
tank which could result in
spillage and possible fire
explosion.
• Keep maximum fuel level
1/" (1.7 mm) below bottom
of filler neck to allow for
expansion.
• Combustible materials
which come into contact
with hot engine parts can
become ignited.
• Add fuel outdoors in a well
ventilated area. Make sure
there are no sources of igni-
tion, such as cigarettes near
refueling location.
• Operate compressor in
a clean, dry, well venti-
lated area a minimum of 48"
(1. m) from any building,
object or wall. Do not oper-
ate unit indoors or in any
confined area.
• Operate compressor in an
open area away from dry
brush, weeds or other com-
bustible materials.
