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IMPORTANT:
These products are equipped with spark-arresting
mufflers. It is legally required in the state of California. It is a viola-
tion of California statutes section 130050 and/or sec tions 4442 and
4443 of the California Public Re sourc es Code, unless the engine
is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in section 4442, and
maintained in ef
fec tive work
ing order. Spark arresters are also
required on some U.S. For est Service land and may also be legally
required under other statutes and or di nanc es.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Spilled
gas
o line and it’s
vapors can be come ignited
from sparks from smoking
products, electrical arcing,
exhaust, flame, gas es and
other extremely hot surfaces.
• Shut off engine and allow it
to cool before removing cap
and adding fuel to the tank.
• Use care in filling tank to
avoid spilling fuel. Make sure
the cap is secure and move
unit away from fueling area
before starting engine.
• Add fuel outdoors in a well
ventilated area. Make sure
there are no sources of
ignition, such as smoking
products near refueling
location.
Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
DANGER: Carbon Monoxide. Using an engine indoors can
kill you in minutes. Engine exhaust contains high levels of
carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or
smell. You may be breathing CO even if you DO NOT smell
engine exhaust.
• NEVER
use an engine inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, or
other partly enclosed areas. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide
can build up in these areas. Using a fan or opening windows and
doors does
NOT
supply enough fresh air.
• ONLY
use outdoors and far away from open windows, doors
and vents. These openings can pull in engine exhaust.
•
Even when the engine is used correctly, CO may leak into your
home.
ALWAYS
use a battery-powered or battery backup CO
alarm (not supplied) in the home.
Read and follow all direc-
tions for CO alarm before using.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy
or weak at anytime, move to fresh air immediately. See a doc-
tor. You could have carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING:
Do not operate this unit until you read and understand
this instruction manual and the tool instruction manual for safety,
operation and maintenance instructions.
WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
