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WARNING
Accidental Starts can cause
severe injury or death.
Disconnect and ground spark plug
lead(s) before servicing.
Accidental Starts!
Before servicing the engine or
equipment, always disconnect the
spark plug lead(s) to prevent the
engine from starting accidentally.
Ground the lead(s) to prevent sparks
that could cause fires. Make sure the
equipment is in neutral.
WARNING
Carbon Monoxide can cause
severe nausea, fainting, or death.
Do not operate engine in closed or
confined area.
Lethal Exhaust Gases!
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide. Carbon
monoxide is odorless, colorless, and
can cause death if inhaled. Avoid
inhaling exhaust fumes, and never
run the engine in a closed building or
confined area.
WARNING
Explosive Gas can cause fires and
severe acid burns.
Charge battery only in a well
ventilated area. Keep sources of
ignition away.
Explosive Gas!
Batteries produce explosive hydrogen
gas while being charged. To prevent
a fire or explosion, charge batteries
only in well ventilated areas. Keep
sparks, open flames, and other
sources of ignition away from the
battery at all times. Keep batteries out
of the reach of children. Remove all
jewelry when servicing batteries.
Before disconnecting the negative (–)
ground cable, make sure all switches
are OFF. If ON, a spark will occur at
the ground cable terminal which
could cause an explosion if hydrogen
gas or gasoline vapors are present.
Safety Precautions (Cont.)
