Powerplus POW6471 CULTIVATOR 140CC EN - Manual (Page 6)

POW6471
EN
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5.1.4 Fire and burn hazard
 Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapour can explode.
 Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Keep gasoline out of reach of children.
 Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
 Allow the engine to cool before refuelling. Fuel vapour or spilled fuel may be ignited.
 The engine and exhaust system become very hot during operation and remain hot for a
while after stopping. Contact with hot engine components can cause burn injuries and can
ignite some materials.
 Avoid touching a hot engine or exhaust system.
 Allow the engine to cool before performing maintenance or storing the cultivator indoors.
5.1.5 Carbon monoxide poisoning hazard
 Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide; a colourless and odourless gas. Breathing
exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death
 If you run the engine in an area that is confined or even partially enclosed, the air you
breathe could contain a dangerous amount of exhaust gas. To keep exhaust gas from
building-up, provide adequate ventilation.
5.1.6 Operation on slope
 When tilling on slopes, keep the fuel tank less than half full to minimize fuel spillage.
 Till across the slope (at equally spaced intervals) rather than up and down it.
 Be very careful when changing the direction of the cultivator on a slope.
 Do not use the cultivator on a slope of more than 10°
 The maximum safe grade angle shown is for reference purposes only and should be
determined according to the type of the tool. Before starting the engine, check that the
cultivator is not damaged and is in good condition. For your safety and the safety of others,
exercise extreme care when using the cultivator up or down hill.
6 PETROL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Use extra care when handling fuels. They are inflammable and
the vapours are potentially explosive. The following points must be
observed.
 Use only an approved container.
 Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel when the engine is running. Allow engine exhaust
components to cool before refuelling.
 Do not smoke.
 Never refuel the machine indoors.
 Never store the machine or fuel containers in places where there is a naked flame, such
as a water heater.
 If fuel is spilt, do not attempt to start the power source before moving the machine away
from the spillage area.
 Always replace and securely tighten the fuel cap after refuelling.
 Whenever the tank is drained, this should be done outdoors.
7 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
7.1 Unpack cultivator
Carefully lift the cultivator out of the box, remove any packing material and cut any ties
holding the handlebar pieces to the cultivator assembly.