Safety with gasoline-powered machines – DR Power 8.25 Pro Power Wagon (February 2007 - February 2009) User Manual
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POWERWAGON-PRO
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines
GASOLINE IS A HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID. GASOLINE ALSO GIVES OFF FLAMMABLE VAPOR THAT
CAN BE EASILY IGNITED AND CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. NEVER OVERLOOK THE HAZARDS OF
GASOLINE. ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS:
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NEVER RUN THE ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA OR WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION AS THE
EXHAUST FROM THE ENGINE CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, WHICH IS AN ODORLESS,
TASTELESS, AND DEADLY POISONOUS GAS.
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STORE ALL FUEL AND OIL IN CONTAINERS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND APPROVED FOR THIS
PURPOSE AND KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND OPEN FLAME, AND OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
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FILL THE GASOLINE TANK OUTDOORS WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL
COMPLETELY. DO NOT HANDLE GASOLINE IF YOU OR ANYONE NEARBY IS SMOKING, OR IF YOU
ARE NEAR ANYTHING THAT COULD CAUSE IT TO IGNITE OR EXPLODE. REPLACE THE FUEL TANK
AND FUEL CONTAINER CAPS SECURELY.
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IF YOU SPILL GASOLINE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE. MOVE THE MACHINE AWAY
FROM THE AREA OF THE SPILL AND AVOID CREATING ANY SOURCE OF IGNITION UNTIL THE GAS
VAPORS HAVE DISSIPATED. WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL TO PREVENT A FIRE HAZARD AND
PROPERLY DISPOSE OF THE WASTE.
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ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE STORING THE DR POWERWAGON-PRO IN ANY
ENCLOSURE. NEVER STORE THE MACHINE WITH GAS IN THE TANK OR A FUEL CONTAINER, NEAR
AN OPEN FLAME OR SPARK SUCH AS A WATER HEATER.
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NEVER MAKE ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. DISCONNECT THE SPARK
PLUG WIRE AND KEEP THE WIRE AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING.
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NEVER CHECK FOR AN IGNITION SPARK WITH THE SPARK PLUG OR SPARK PLUG WIRE REMOVED.
USE AN APPROVED SPARK TESTER.
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NEVER TAMPER WITH SAFETY DEVICES. CHECK THEIR PROPER OPERATION REGULARLY.
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DO NOT CHANGE THE ENGINE GOVERNOR SETTINGS OR MODIFY THE ENGINE SPEED.
MODIFICATIONS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
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TO REDUCE FIRE HAZARD, KEEP THE ENGINE COOLING FAN AND MUFFLER AREA FREE OF DEBRIS
BUILD-UP SUCH AS LEAVES, GRASS, OIL, GREASE OR ANY OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
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NEVER OPERATE THE ENGINE WITHOUT THE MUFFLER. INSPECT THE MUFFLER PERIODICALLY
AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. IF EQUIPPED WITH A MUFFLER DEFLECTOR, INSPECT THE
DEFLECTOR PERIODICALLY AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
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NEVER OPERATE THE ENGINE WITH THE AIR CLEANER OR COVER OVER THE CARBURETOR AIR
INTAKE REMOVED, EXCEPT FOR ADJUSTMENT. REMOVAL OF SUCH PARTS COULD CREATE A FIRE
HAZARD. DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE SOLUTIONS TO CLEAN AIR FILTER.
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ALWAYS CHECK FUEL LINES AND FITTINGS FREQUENTLY FOR CRACKS OR LEAKS, REPLACE IF
NECESSARY.