EarthQuake CS3814B User Manual
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Operator's Manual
CS3814B, CS4116B Chainsaws
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& Materials (ASTM).
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Always fill fuel tank outside in a well ventilated area.
Never fill your fuel tank with fuel indoors. (Examples
include: basement, garage, barn, shed, house, porch,
etc.) Never fill tank near appliances with pilot lights,
heaters, or other ignition sources.
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If the fuel must be drained, this should be done
outdoors. The drained fuel should be stored in a
container specifically designed for fuel storage or it
should be disposed of properly.
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Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the en-
gine running. Stop engine and allow to cool before
filling.
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Do not smoke while handling fuel.
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Never drain fuel from engine in an enclosed area.
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Always wipe up excess (spilled) fuel from engine
before starting. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. If
fuel is spilled, do not start the engine but move prod-
uct and fuel container from area. Clean up spilled
fuel and allow to evaporate and dry after wiping and
before starting.
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Allow fuel fumes/vapors to escape from the area
before starting engine.
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Test the fuel cap for proper installation before start-
ing and using engine.
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Always run the engine with fuel cap properly in-
stalled on the engine.
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Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors.
Fuel and fuel vapors are highly explosive.
CAUTION
HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF A
FUNCTIONING CATALYTIC CONVERTER. FOLLOW
ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT BURNS
AND FIRES.
DO NOT ALTER/MODIFY ENGINE:
NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THE ENGINE FROM
THE FACTORY. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY
OCCUR IF ENGINE IS MODIFIED OR ALTERED.
WHEN WORKING ON OR REPLACING PARTS FOR
THE ENGINE OR PRODUCT, YOU MUST ALWAYS
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM THE SPARK
PLUG AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
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Never pour fuel from engine fuel tank.
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Never siphon fuel by mouth to drain fuel tank.
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Always have an adult fill the fuel tank and never allow
children to fill the engine.
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Never allow an adult or anyone under the influence of
drugs or alcohol to fill engine.
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When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in the
tank, store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters
or other appliances that have a pilot light or other ig-
nition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
Burns and Fires
The muffler, muffler guard and other parts of the engine be-
come extremely hot during the operation of the engine. These
parts remain extremely hot after the engine has stopped.
Prevention of Burns and Fires
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Never remove the muffler guard from the engine.
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Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely
hot and will cause severe burns.
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Never touch parts of the engine that become hot after
operation.
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Always keep materials and debris away from muffler
guard and other hot parts of the engine to avoid fires.
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This engine is designed to operate using a catalytic
converter which contributes to the engine’s compli-
ance with the EPA.
Children and bystanders
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the pres-
ence of children and/or bystanders. Never assume that others
will remain where you last saw them.
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Keep the area of operation clean of all persons, espe-
cially small children and pets. Keep children under
the watchful care of a responsible adult.
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Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the
area.
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Before and while moving backwards, look behind and
down for small children.
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Never allow children to operate the machine.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vi-
sion.