Briggs & Stratton VANGUARD 582447 - Manual (Page 3)

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SAFETY
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flam-
mable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns
or death.
WARNING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes
before removing fuel cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2
inches below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion.
• Keep fuel 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 muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place.
• If fuel spills, wipe it off before starting engine.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to
spill.
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
• Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off valve
OFF.
WHEN STORING FUEL 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 equipment with stored fuel or fuel
source.
WARNING
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
Running engines produce heat. Engine
parts, especially turbocharger and
muffler, become extremely hot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on
contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves,
grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.
• Allow muffler, turbocharger, engine cylinder and fins to cool
before touching.
• Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler area and
cylinder area.
• Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before
using equipment on forest-covered, grass-covered, brush-
covered unimproved land. The state of California requires
this (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources
Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal land.
Rotating parts can contact or entangle
hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accesso-
ries.
Traumatic amputation or severe lacera-
tion can result.
WARNING
• Operate equipment with guards in place.
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or
items that could become caught.