Operator`s manual

8 Safety
MM F-Series (Rev. 8/1/2008
(Safety Rules continued from previous page)
 Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque
chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are
installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe
condition before putting unit into service.
 Use care to prevent battery acid from contacting
skin.
 Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
 Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
 Battery posts, terminals, wiring insulation, and
related accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds, chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
STORAGE
 Keep children and bystanders away from stor-
age area.
 Never store equipment where fuel or fumes
could reach an open flame or spark. Allow engine
to cool before storing in an enclosure.
 Never store the machine or fuel container near
an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a
water heater or other appliance.
 Do not run engine indoors. Exhaust gases con-
tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poi-
son.
 Remove key and store in a secure location to
prevent unauthorized persons from operating
equipment.
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SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!