Caution – EarthQuake MC43ES User Manual
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CAUTION
HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF A FUNC-
TIONING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE. 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 FLIP THE
ON/OFF SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION.
Gasoline Fires and Handling Fuel Safely
Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are
flammable and vapors are explosive.
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When storing extra fuel be sure that it is in an appropriate
container and away from any fire hazards.
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Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge.
Use only nonmetal, portable fuel containers approved by the
Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) or the American Society for
Testing & 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. If the fuel has to 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 carefully.
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Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Stop engine and allow to cool before filling.
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Do not smoke.
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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 product 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 starting and
using engine.
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Always run the engine with fuel cap properly installed on
the engine.
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Never smoke while refilling engine fuel tank.
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Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors. Fuel and
fuel vapors are highly explosive.
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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 ignition source
because they can ignite gasoline vapors.