and jewelry of any kind. Secure long hair so it is
above shoulder level. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Safety equipment such as a dust mask, hard hat,
or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Check your machine before starting it. Keep
guards in place and in working order. Make sure all
nuts, bolts, etc. are securely tightened. Disengage
all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the
engine.
Never operate the machine when it is in need of
repair or is in poor mechanical condition. Replace
damaged, missing or failed parts before using it.
Check for fuel leaks. Keep the machine in safe
working condition.
Never tamper with safety device. Check their
proper operation regularly.
Do not use the machine if the engine’s throttle
control does not turn it on or off. Any gasoline
powered machine that can not be controlled with
the engine throttle control is dangerous and must
be replaced.
Form a habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from machine
area before starting it. A wrench or a key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the machine may
result in personal injury.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating the machine.
Do not overreach. Wear protective footwear that
will protect your feet and improve your footing on
slippery surfaces. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the
machine in unexpected situations.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the engine’s
throttle control is off before transporting the
machine or performing any maintenance or service
on the unit. Transporting or performing
maintenance or service on a machine with its
throttle control on invites accidents.
Fuel safety
Fuel is highly flammable, and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Take precautions when using to
reduce the chance of serious personal injury.
When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use an
approved fuel storage container while in a clean,
well-ventilated outdoor area. Do not smoke, or
allow sparks, open flames or other sources of
ignition near the area while adding fuel or operating
the unit. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools,
away from exposed, live electrical parts and
connections to avoid sparking or arcing. These
events could ignite fumes or vapors.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before
filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the
fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or
when the engine is hot. Do not operate the
machine with known leaks in the fuel system.
When practical, remove the machine from the truck
or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel the machine on a trailer with
a portable container, rather than from a fuel
dispenser nozzle.
Loose the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any
pressure in the tank.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the firm of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling
is complete. Do not sue a nozzle lock-open device.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than
12.5mm (1/2”) below the bottom of the filler neck to
