Warning Don'ts; Engine/Fuel Warning Dos; Engine/Fuel Warning Don'ts - Mantis 7940 Manuel De L'utilisateur

V. WARNINGS - DON'T
Don't use tiller with one hand. While the
tines are moving or engine is running,
keep both hands on handles with fingers
and thumbs encircling the handles.
Don't run with the machine, walk.
Don't work on steep slopes.
Never attempt to clear tines while they
are moving, or the engine is running.
Switch the engine off and make sure the
tines have stopped completely before
removing jammed material.
Handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable. Fueling a hot engine or near an ignition source can
cause a fire and result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
VI. ENGINE/FUEL WARNINGS - DO
Always use fresh gasoline. Stale gasoline
can cause damage.
Always store fuel in containers
specifically designed for this purpose.
Always add fuel before starting
the engine.
Always replace all fuel tank and
container caps securely.
VII. ENGINE/FUEL WARNINGS - DON'T
Never pick up or carry a machine while
the engine is running or the tines are
turning.
Don't fuel, refuel, or check fuel while
smoking, or near an open flame or other
ignition source. Stop engine and be sure
it is cool before refueling.
Don't leave the engine running while the
tiller is unattended. Stop the engine when
carrying out maintenance and cleaning
operations, when changing tools, or
when being transported by any means
other than under the tiller's own power.
Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel
while the engine is running or when the
engine is hot.
Don't refuel, start, or run this tiller
indoors or in an improperly ventilated
area.
Don't allow children or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the
machine. Local regulations can restrict
the age of operator.
Don't let others operate tiller without
proper training.
Never store the tiller or its fuel in a
house.
Don't operate while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
Always pull starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt to avoid kickback and
prevent arm or hand injury.
Always operate engine with spark
arrestor installed and operating properly.
Stop the engine whenever you leave
the machine and before refueling. Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any
Don't run engine if electrical system
causes sparks outside the cylinder.
During periodical checks of the spark
plug, keep plug a safe distance from
cylinder to avoid burning evaporated fuel
from cylinder.
Don't check for spark with spark plug
or plug wire removed. Use an approved
tester.
Don't crank engine with spark plug
removed unless spark plug wire is
disconnected. Sparks can ignite fumes.
Don't run engine when the odor of gasoline
is present or other explosive conditions exist.
Don't attempt to start the engine if fuel is
spilled. Move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating
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Safety Rules & Warnings
Don't attempt to repair this tiller. Have
repairs made by a qualified dealer or
repairman. See that only original Mantis
parts are used.
Don't overreach. Keep a good footing at
all times.
Don't stand in front of tiller when tines
are rotating or engine is running.
enclosure. Replace worn or damaged
parts for safety.
Only drain the fuel tank outdoors. To
reduce the potential of fire. Keep the
engine and fuel storage area free of
vegetative material and excessive
grease.
any spark or source of ignition until fuel
vapors have dissipated or spill has been
cleared.
Don't operate your tiller if there is an
accumulation of debris around the muffler
or cooling fins.
Don't touch hot mufflers, cylinders or
cooling fins contact may cause serious
burns.
Don't change the engine governor
setting or over throttle the engine.
Don't attempt to remove spark plug while
engine is hot. Removing a spark plug
from a hot engine can cause irreparable
damage to the engine and will void your
warranty.
Don't use starter fluids they will cause
permanent engine damage.
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