Speeco PD241001C - Manual (Page 4)

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NEVER run the digger indoors, in poorly-ventilated or partially enclosed areas, or outdoors where the exhaust could be drawn
into a building. Exhaust contains carbon monoxide which is odorless and deadly.
ALWAYS avoid contact with the exhaust area of the engine to prevent possible burns.
ALWAYS remove the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance, adjustment or repairs.
NEVER store the digger indoors with fuel in the tank. Fumes could be ignited by a spark, flame or pilot light. ALWAYS drain
the fuel outdoors into an approved container.
ALWAYS close the fuel vent cap on the engine when transporting this digger or when the engine is stopped.
NEVER remove the fuel cap or add fuel when the engine is running.
NEVER start or operate the engine with the fuel cap removed.
ALWAYS allow the engine to cool before refueling.
NEVER fill the tank indoors. Refilling should be done outdoors and in a well ventilated area.
NEVER allow children to refuel the tank.
NEVER smoke while refueling the tank or while operating the machine.
ALWAYS use an approved red gasoline container to store and dispense fuel.
NEVER overfill the fuel tank. Leave space for the fuel to expand without overflowing.
ALWAYS keep flammable materials including grass and leaves away from the muffler and the engine.
NEVER operate this earth auger if there is spilled gasoline on the engine or in the immediate area. Wipe up the spill and
allow the gas to evaporate before operating the digger. Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors are gone.
NEVER pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by mouth. Empty tank by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
NEVER leave the digger unattended while the engine is running.
If the auger rotates while the engine is idling, turn off the machine immediately and contact SpeeCo at 1-800-525-8322 for
further information.
If an obstruction is encountered during operation, release the throttle control until the engine idles down. Then remove the
earth auger from the ground and turn it off. Remove the obstruction, if possible, and resume digging.
NEVER tilt the gas tank if the engine is running, hot or if the unit is indoors.
NEVER have the throttle control fully open when starting. You could easily lose control of the digger.
FIRE PREVENTION
WARNING: CALIFORNIA PROPOSTION 65
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.