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add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel
while the engine is running or when the
engine is hot;
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if you have split some fuel, do not attempt
to start the engine but move the machine
away from the area of spillage and avoid
creating any source of ignition until the fuel
has evaporated and fuel vapours have dis-
sipated.
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always put the tank and fuel container caps
back on and tighten well.
4) Replace faulty silencers and the guard, if
damaged.
C) OPERATION
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can collect.
2) Do not use starting fluids or similar products.
3) Do not change the engine governor settings
or overs peed the engine.
4) Do not tilt the machine onto its side to pre-
vent fuel leaks from the fuel tank cap.
5) Do not touch the cylinder fins and/or
the silencer guard until the engine has
cooleddown.
6) Stop the engine and disconnect the sparkplug
cable before checking, cleaning or servicing
the machine or the engine.
7) Do not crank the engine with spark plug
removed.
8) Transport the machine with empty tank.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) A routine maintenance is essential for safety
and for keeping a high performance level.
2) Do not store the machine with fuel in the
tank in an area where the fuel vapours could
reach an open flame, a spark or a strong heat
source.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
4) To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
the silencer and the fuel storage area free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
5) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should
be done outdoors once the engine has cooled
down.
6) On safety ground, never use the engine with
either worn or damaged parts. Parts are to
be replaced and not repaired. Use genuine
spare parts. Parts that are not of the same
quality can damage the engine and impair
your safety.