Engine Safety Precautions - Eskimo M43 43cc Mako Power Manuel De L'opérateur

(Important Safety Precautions, continued from page 3)
• Keep all screws, nuts and bolts tight.
• Engine should be turned off and cool, spark plug wire must be
removed from spark plug before any repairs are attempted.
• Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150º F (65º
C). Avoid these areas.
• Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
• If the ice auger becomes unturnable in a hole, turn engine off and
allow to cool before attempting to remove it manually.

ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Warning Carbon monoxide Poisoning
All engines contain carbon monoxide in their exhaust. Carbon
monoxide is a deadly, colorless, tasteless, odorless gas which
may be present even if you do not smell or see any engine
exhaust. Levels of carbon monoxide, which can be deadly, can
be present for days in an enclosed area that has poor ventila-
tion. Any level of carbon monoxide, if inhaled, can cause head-
aches, drowsiness, nausea, dizziness, confusion and eventually
death. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek fresh
air and medical attention immediately.
Preventing Carbon monoxide Poisoning
• Never run engine indoors.
• Never try to ventilate engine exhaust indoors. Carbon mon-
oxide can reach dangerous levels very quickly.
• Never run engine outdoors where exhaust fumes may be
pulled into a building.
• Never run engine outdoors in a poorly ventilated area
where the exhaust fumes may be trapped and not eas-
ily taken away. (Examples include: in a large hole or areas
where hills surround your working area.)
• Never run engine in an enclosed or partially enclosed area.
(Examples include: buildings that are enclosed on one or
more sides, under tents, car ports or basements.)
• Always run the engine with the exhaust and muffler
pointed in the direction away from the operator.
• Never point the exhaust muffler towards anyone. People
should always be many feet away from the operation of the
engine and its attachments.
Gasoline Fires or Handling Fuel Safely
Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable. Never use fuel
where a spark or flame may be present. Never use fuel where
a potential source of ignition could occur. (Examples include:
water or space heaters, clothes dryer, electric motors, etc.)
Keep flames and sparks away from engine and fuel to prevent
fires. Fuel fires spread very quickly and are highly explosive.
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Prevention of Gasoline Fires
• Never fill your fuel tank with fuel indoors. (Examples
include: basement, garage, barn, shed, house, porch, ice
shelter, etc.)
• Always fill fuel tank outside in a well ventilated area.
• Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine run-
ning. Stop engine and allow to cool before filling.
• Never drain fuel from engine in an enclosed area.
• Always wipe up excess (spilled) fuel from engine before
starting. Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
• Allow spilled fuel to dry, after wiping and before starting.
• Allow fuel fumes/vapors to escape from the area before
starting engine.
• Test the fuel cap for proper installation before starting and
using engine.
• Always run the engine with fuel cap properly installed on
the engine.
• Replace fuel cap that allows gas to spill or leak.
• Never smoke while refilling engine fuel tank.
• Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric dis-
charge. Use only non-metal, portable fuel containers
approved by the Underwriter's Laboratory (U.L.) or the
American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM).
• Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors. Fuel and
fuel vapors are highly explosive.
• Never siphon fuel by mouth to drain fuel tank.
• Always have an adult fill the fuel tank.
• Never allow an adult or anyone under the influence of
drugs or alcohol to fill the fuel tank.
• Never allow children to fill the fuel tank.
BURNS AND FIRES
The muffler, muffler guard and other parts of the engine be-
come extremely hot during the operation of the engine. These
parts remain extremely hot after the engine has stopped.
Prevention of Burns and Fires
• Never remove the muffler guard from the engine.
• Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely hot
and will cause severe burns.
• Never touch parts of the engine that become hot after
operation.
• Always keep materials and debris away from muffler guard
and other hot parts of the engine to avoid fires.
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43cc Mako™ Power Ice Auger