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ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Warning Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,

poison gas. Carbon monoxide may be present even if you do not

smell or see any engine exhaust. Breathing carbon monoxide

can cause nausea, fainting or death, in addition to drowsiness,

dizziness and confusion. If you experience any of these

symptoms, seek fresh air and medical attention immediately.

If your product comes with a separate engine manual, be

sure to read and follow all safety and warning precautions

outlined there, in addition to any in this manual.

Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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Always start and run engine outdoors. Do not start or run

engine in an enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.

•

Never try to ventilate engine exhaust indoors. Carbon

monoxide can reach dangerous levels very quickly.

•

Never run engine outdoors where exhaust fumes may be

pulled into a building.

•

Never run engine outdoors in a poorly ventilated area where

the exhaust fumes may be trapped and not easily taken

away. (Examples include: in a large hole or areas where hills

surround your working area.)

•

Never run engine in an enclosed or partially enclosed area.

(Examples include: buildings that are enclosed on one or

more sides, under tents, car ports or basements.)

•

Always run the engine with the exhaust and muffler pointed

in the direction away from the operator.

•

Never point the exhaust muffler towards anyone. Bystanders

should always be many feet away from the operation of the

engine and its attachments.

•

Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed

the engine.

Gasoline Fires and Handling Fuel Safely

Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are

flammable and vapors are explosive.

•

When storing extra fuel be sure that it is in an appropriate

container and away from any fire hazards.

•

Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge.

Use only nonmetal, portable fuel containers approved by the

Underwriter's Laboratory (U.L.) or the American Society for

Testing & Materials (ASTM).

•

Always fill fuel tank outside in a well ventilated area. Never

fill your fuel tank with fuel indoors. (Examples include:

basement, garage, barn, shed, house, porch, etc.) Never

fill tank near appliances with pilot lights, heaters, or other

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Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series

WARNING

ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODOR-

LESS, COLORLESS, POISON GAS. CARBON MONOXIDE

MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE

ANY ENGINE EXHAUST. BREATHING CARBON MON-

OXIDE CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, FAINTING OR DEATH, IN

ADDITION TO DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS AND CONFU-

SION.

IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, SEEK

FRESH AIR AND MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

CAUTION

HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF A FUNC-

TIONING CATALYTIC CONVERTER. FOLLOW ALL SAFE-

TY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT BURNS AND FIRES.

DO NOT ALTER/MODIFY ENGINE:

NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THE ENGINE FROM THE

FACTORY. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR IF

ENGINE IS MODIFIED OR ALTERED.

WHEN WORKING ON OR REPLACING PARTS FOR THE

ENGINE OR PRODUCT, YOU MUST ALWAYS DISCON-

NECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG AND

KEEP IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.

ignition sources. If the fuel has to be drained, this should

be done outdoors. The drained fuel should be stored in a

container specifically designed for fuel storage or it should

be disposed of carefully.

•

Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine

running. Stop engine and allow to cool before filling.

•

Never drain fuel from engine in an enclosed area.

•

Always wipe up excess (spilled) fuel from engine before

starting. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. If fuel is spilled,

do not start the engine but move product and fuel container

from area. Clean up spilled fuel and allow to evaporate and

dry after wiping and before starting.

•

Allow fuel fumes/vapors to escape from the area before

starting engine.

•

Test the fuel cap for proper installation before starting and

using engine.

•

Always run the engine with fuel cap properly installed on

the engine.

•

Always unscrew gas cap vent screw while engine is running.

•

Never smoke while refilling engine fuel tank or while

operating the unit.

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