Owner`s manual

GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES
Please familiarize yourself with the following safety symbols and words:
The safety alert symbol A is used with one of the safety words (DANGER, CAUTION,
or WARNING) to alert you to hazards. Please pay attention to these hazard notices both
in this manual and on the engine.
DANGER: Indicates a hazard that will result in serious injury or death if instructions are
not followed.
WARNING: Indicates a strong possibility of causing serious injury or death if
instructions are not followed.
CAUTION: Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if
instructions are not followed.
O If you have any questions regarding the hazard and safety notices listed in this
manual or on the product, please call [phone] M-F 8-5CT before using the
engine.
A DANGER: This engine produces poisonous carbon monoxide gas when running.
This gas is both odorless and colorless. Even if you do not see or smell gas, carbon
monoxide may still be present. Breathing this poison can lead to headaches,
dizziness, drowsiness, and eventually death.
• Use outdoors ONLY in non-confined areas.
• Keep several feet of clearance on all sides to allow proper ventilation of the
engine..
_k WARNING: The exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
A WARNING: This engine may emit highly flammable and explosive gasoline
vapors, which can cause severe burns or even death. A nearby open flame can lead
to explosion even if not directly in contact with gas.
• Do not operate near open flame.
• Do not smoke near engine.
• Always operate on a firm, level surface.
• Always turn engine off before refueling. Allow engine to cool for at least 2
minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
• Do not overfill gas tank. Gas may expand during operation. Do not fill to the top
of the tank.
• Always check for spilled gas before operating.
• Empty gasoline tank before storing or transporting the engine.
• Before transporting, turn fuel valve to off and disconnect spark plug.