Briggs & Stratton 84100 - Manual (Page 4)

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Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before
removing gas cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in wellĆventilated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank.
• Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,
and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or
leaks. Replace if necessary.
WHEN STARTING ENGINE
• Make sure spark plug, muffler, and fuel cap are in place.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position, place throttle
in FAST and crank until engine starts.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
• Transport with fuel tank EMPTY.
WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN
TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other
appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because
they can ignite gasoline vapors.
WARNING
Starting engine creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases.
Explosion and fire could result.
• If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine.
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are
flammable.
WARNING
The use electrical cords can result in electrical shock if cord
is not properly insulated.
• On electric start engines, use the extension cord provided by
manufacturer.
• If the electric supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person to
avoid a hazard.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or
death.
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or
windows are open.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and
arm toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then
pull rapidly.
• Direct coupled equipment components such as, but not limited to,
blades, impellors, pulleys, sprockets, etc., must be securely
attached.
WARNING
Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands, feet, hair,
clothing, or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result.
• Operate equipment with guards in place.
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Do not wear looseĆfitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or items
that could become caught.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially
muffler, become extremely hot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can
catch fire.
• Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching.
• Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler area and cylinder
area.
WARNING