Safety Precautions - Makita EW2050H Instruction Manual

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please make sure you review each precaution carefully.
Pay special attention to statement preceded by the following words.
WARNING
"WARNING" indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life
if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
"CAUTION" indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if
instructions are not followed.
WARNING
: EXHAUST PRECAUTIONS
■ Never inhale exhaust gasses.
They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless and extremely
dangerous gas which can cause unconsciousness or death.
■ Never operate the pump indoors or in a poorly ventilated area, such as
tunnel, cave, etc.
■ Exercise extreme care when operating the pump near people or animals.
■ Keep the exhaust pipe free of foreign objects.
WARNING
: REFUELING PRECAUTIONS
■ Fuel is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited.
■ Do not refuel indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
■ Be sure to stop the pump prior to refueling.
■ Do not remove fuel tank cap nor fill fuel tank while engine is hot or running.
Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes before refueling.
■ Do not overfill the fuel tank.
■ If fuel is spilt, wipe it away carefully and wait until the fuel has dried before
starting the engine.
■ After refueling, make sure that the fuel cap is secured to prevent spillage.
WARNING
: FIRE PREVENTION
■ Do not operate the pump while smoking or near an open flame.
■ Do not use around dry bush, twigs, cloth rags, or other flammable
materials.
■ Keep cooling air intake (recoil starter area) and muffler side of the engine
at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from buildings, obstructions and other
burnable objects.
■ Keep the pump away from flammables and other hazardous materials
(trash, rags, lubricants, explosives).
WARNING
: OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
■ Do not allow drunk driving.
■ Be careful of hot parts.
The muffler and other engine parts become very hot while the pump is
running or just after it has stopped. Operate the pump in a safe area and
keep children away from the running pump.
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