Hyundai power products HYEA5200X, Instruction Manual

General Safety

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Keep the machine in good operating 

condition. Operating a machine in poor or 
questionable  condition could result in serious 
injury.

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Be sure all safety devices are in working 

order and warning labels are in place. These 
items are installed for your safety.

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All safety and hazard notices must be kept in 

completely legible condition.

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Only use manufacturer-recommended 

attachments.

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Before using, always visually inspect to see 

that the tools are not worn out or damaged. 
Replace worn out or damaged elements and 
bolts in set to preserve balance.

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Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to 

ensure the equipment is in safe working 
condition.

• The auger must not rotate in idling mode 
when the engine is warm.

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This machine is equipped with an internal

combustion engine. Do not use on, or near,
forest-covered or brush-covered land unless
the exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local, state, or
federal laws.

• A spark arrester, if used, must be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.

• Never start or run the engine inside a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are dangerous,
containing carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas. Operate this unit only in a 
well-ventilated outdoor area. (See carbon 
monoxide safety).

• Do not tamper with the engine in an effort to
get it to run at higher speeds. The maximum
engine speed is preset by the manufacturer
and is within safety limits.

• Keep a fire extinguisher on hand when 
operating this machine in dry areas as a
precautionary measure.

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Never leave the operating position when the

engine is running.

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The engine parts get very hot when 

running, do not touch. Danger of burns.

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Follow the instructions to ignite the engine 

carefully whilst keeping feet away from 
moving parts.

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Never incline the machine during ignition. 

Ignite the machine on a flat surface without 
obstacles or high grass.

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Do not over-rev the engine or change the 

engine settings.

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Never pick up or carry the machine while 

the engine is running.

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Stop the engine whenever you leave the 

machine, or before refuelling, when cleaning 
or while maintaining.

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Reduce the throttle setting during engine 

shut down and, if the engine is provided with 
a shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the 
conclusion of working.

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Do not run the engine at a high speed when 

you are not using it.

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Keep the engine and exhaust free of grass, 

leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up 
to reduce the chance of a fire hazard.

Engine Safety

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