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there are no sparks or open flames anywhere
nearby before refueling.
• If any fuel spillage occurs during refueling, always be
sure to use a dry rag to wipe any fuel which has
been spilled onto the portable gas drill before turning
the engine back on again.
• After refueling, screw the fuel cap back tightly onto
the fuel tank and then carry the portable gas drill to a
spot 10feet (3m) or more away from where it was
refueled before turning on the engine.
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THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE USING YOUR
PORTABLE GAS DRILL
• Before beginning work, look around carefully to get a
feel for the shape of the land, and whether or not
there are any obstacles which might get in the way
while working, and remove any obstacles which can
be cleared away before beginning work.
• The area within a perimeter of 50feet (15m) of the
person using the portable gas drill should be
considered a hazardous area into which no one
should enter while the portable gas drill is in use,
and when necessary yellow warning rope, warning
signs, or some other form of warnings should be
placed around the perimeter of the area. When work
is to be performed simultaneously by two or more
persons, care should also be taken to constantly
look around or otherwise check for the presence and
locations of other people using portable gas drill
within the work area so as to maintain a distance
between each person sufficient to ensure safety.
• Before beginning work, each component of the
portable gas drill should be checked to make sure
that it is in proper working order and to make sure
that there are no loose screws or bolts, fuel leaks,
ruptures, dents, or any other problems which might
interfere with safe operation. Be especially careful at
this time to check that there is nothing wrong with
the drills or with the joints by which the drills are
attached to the portable gas drill.
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THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE STARTING UP THE
ENGINE
• Take a careful look around to make sure that no
obstacles exist within a perimeter of 15feet (5m)or
less around the portable gas drill before starting the
engine.
• The portable gas drill is equipped with a centrifugal
clutch mechanism which causes the drills to begin to
rotate as soon as the engine is started by putting the
throttle into the start position. When starting the
4. For safe operation
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