Ardisam Benchmark 38249 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 8

outdoors. The drained fuel should be stored in a container
specifically designed for fuel storage or it should be dis-
posed of carefully.
• Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine run-
ning. Stop engine and allow to cool before filling.
• Do not smoke while refueling or operating engine.
• Never drain fuel from the engine in an enclosed area.
• Always wipe up excess (spilled) fuel from engine before
starting. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. If fuel is spilled,
do not start the engine but move machine and fuel container
from area. Clean up spilled fuel and allow to evaporate and
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.
• During storage, keep machine so gas cap is facing up.
• Never siphon fuel by mouth to drain fuel tank.
• Always have an adult fill the fuel tank and never allow chil-
dren to fill the engine.
• Never allow an adult or anyone under the influence of drugs
or alcohol to fill engine.
• When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in the tank,
store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other
appliances that have a pilot light or other ignition source
because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck bed with
a plastic bed liner. Always place containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer
and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather
than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
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.
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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.
CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS
• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children and/or bystanders. Never assume that
others will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially
small children and pets. Keep children under the watchful
care of a responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the area.
• Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down
for small children.
• Never allow children to operate the machine
Owner's Manual / Manuel de l'utilisateur
38249 (5131-002)
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