O.S. Engines GT55 - Manual (Page 2)

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Remember that your engine is not a " toy ", but a highly
efficient internal-combustion machine whose power is
capable of harming you, or others, if it is misused or
abused. As owner, you, alone, are responsible for the safe
operation of your engine, so act with discretion and care at
all times.
If at some future date, your O.S. engine is acquired by
another person, we would respectfully request that these
instructions are also passed on to its new owner.
WARNINGS
These cover events which might involve serious (in
extreme circumstances, even fatal ) injury.
NOTES
These cover the many other possibilities, generally less
obvious sources of danger, but which, under certain
circumstances, may also cause damage or injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS ABOUT YOUR
O.S. ENGINE
The advice which follows is grouped under two
headings according to the degree of damage or danger
which might arise through misuse or neglect.
WARNINGS
Never touch, or allow any object to come
into contact with the rotating propeller
and do not crouch over the engine when
it is running.
Gasoline is poisonous. Do not allow it
come into contact with the eyes or mouth.
Always store it in a clearly marked
container in a cool and dark place and out
of the reach of children. There is a
possibility that it may damage your
health.
Gasoline is highly flammable. Keep it
away from an open flame, excessive heat,
sources of sparks, or anything else which
might cause it to ignite. Do not smoke or
allow anyone else to smoke near to it.
Carry out the mixing of the gasoline and
oil outdoors or in a well ventilated place
away from any source of fire to prevent
the possibility of a fire.
Refill the fuel tank only after the engine is
well cooled down, or there is a danger of
fire.
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WARNINGS
Model engines generates considerable
heat. Do not touch any part of your
engine until it has cooled. Contact with
the muffler (silencer), cylinder head or
exhaust header pipe, in particular, may
results in a serious burn.
Never operate your engine in an enclosed space.
Model engines, like automobile engines, exhaust
deadly carbon-monoxide. Run your engine only in
an open area.
Do not operate the engine nor model alone, or there
is a possibility of injury.
Any propeller requires utmost attention to handle.
Be sure to follow the instruction manual supplied
with a propeller.
This engine was designed for model aircraft.
Do not attempt to use it for any other purpose.
Start the engine only after installing it in the model.
Do not start the engine before installing it in the
model, or there is a possibility of injury.
Be sure to use an effective silencer (muffler).
Frequent exposure to an open exhaust may
eventually impair your hearing. Such noise is also
likely to cause annoyance to others over a wide
area.
Mount the engine in your model securely, following
the manufacturers’ recommendations.
For their safety, keep all onlookers (especially small
children) well back (at least 10 meters) when
preparing your model for flight.
NOTES
Observe the laws and regulations in each country
and district concerning the usage, transportation
and storage of gasoline. Ask details at fire station in
each district.