Champion Power Equipment 61151 - Manual (Page 7)

REV 61151-20110328
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61151 ENGLISH
SAFETy RuLES
Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and
extremely explosive .
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death .
Unintentional startup can result in entanglement,
traumatic amputation or laceration .
dANGER
When adding or removing fuel:
Turn the engine off and let it cool for at least two
minutes before removing the fuel cap . Loosen the
cap slowly to relieve pressure in the tank . Only fill
or drain fuel outdoors in a well-ventilated area .
DO NOT overfill the fuel tank . Always keep fuel
away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat
and other sources of ignition . DO NOT light or
smoke cigarettes .
When starting the engine:
DO NOT attempt to start a damaged engine . Make
certain that the gas cap, air filter, spark plug,
fuel lines and exhaust system are properly in
place . Allow spilled fuel to evaporate fully before
attempting to start the engine .
Make certain that the engine is resting firmly on
level ground .
When transporting or servicing the engine:
Make certain that the fuel shutoff valve is in the off
position and the fuel tank is empty . Disconnect the
spark plug wire .
When storing the engine:
Store away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat and other sources of ignition .
Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull hand and
arm towards the engine faster than you can let go .
Unintentional startup can result in entanglement,
traumatic amputation or laceration .
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result .
When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly
until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid
kickback .
WARNING
Improper treatment or use of the engine can damage
it, shorten its life and void your warranty .
Use the engine only for intended uses . Operate
only on level surfaces . DO NOT expose engine to
excessive moisture, dust, or dirt .
DO NOT allow any material to block the cooling
slots . DO NOT use the engine if:
– Equipment sparks, smokes or emits flames
– Equipment vibrates excessively
CAuTION