Eskimo M43 Mako Mode D'emploi page 4

(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 ventilation. Any level
of carbon monoxide, if inhaled, can cause headaches, drowsi-
ness, 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 easily 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 poten-
tial 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 start-
ing. 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 start-
ing 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 discharge.
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 become
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 opera-
tion.
• 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