Safety Information - Honda HP400 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Most accidents with power carriers can be prevented if you follow all instruc-
tions in this manual and on the power carrier. The most common hazards are
discussed below, along with the best way to protect yourself and others.
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Honda power -carrieis ate designed togive safe and dependable service if
operated according to instructions. Read and understand the Owner's
Manual before operating the power carrier. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
Keep children and pets away from the area of operation to avoid possible
injury from contact with the power carrier.
To avoid accidents or loss of control, do no ride on the power carrier; walk
behind, and hold both handlebars firmly. Do not allow others to ride on the
power carrier as passengers.
Watch for obstacles while operating the power carrier. Do not use the power
carrier when visibility is poor. Under conditions of poor visibility, there is a
greater risk of striking an obstacle.
To avoid accidents or overturning, observe the load limits described on
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29.
Be sure the load is secure and does not protrude from the power
carrier or block visibility.
To avoid overturning, be careful when changing the direction of the power
carrier while operating it on slopes, and do not operate the power carrier on
upward slopes greater than 15" or downward slopes greater than 15".
When operating the power carrier in reverse gear and walking backward,
there is greater risk of slipping or tripping. Be especially careful when
backing up.
Know how to stop the power carrier quickly, and understand the operation
of all controls. Never permit anyone to operate the power carrier without
proper instruction.
Gasoline is extremely flammableand isexplosive under certain conditions.
Allow the engine to cool before refueling. Refuelinawellventilatedarea
with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the
refueling area or where gasoline is stored.
Do not overfill the fuel tank After refueling, make sure the fuel tank cap is
closed properly and securely.
Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may
ignite. lf any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the
engine.
Never run the engine in an enclosed or confined ama. Exhaust contains
poisonous carbon monoxide gas; exposure may cause loss of conscious-
ness and may lead to death.
The mufffer becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while
after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot.
Toavoidsevere burnsorfire hazards,lettheenginecoolbeforetranspotting
the power carrier or storing it indoors.