5.
WARNING DANGER
IF THE HIGH PERFORMANCE VAC IS USED
IMPROPERLY OR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT
FOLLOWED, THE USER RISKS SERIOUS INJURY TO
THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS
HIGH PERFORMANCE VAC.
WARNING DANGER
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.
D. Engine/ Fuel Warnings - "Do’s"
Always use fresh gasoline. Stale gasoline can cause
difficult starting, poor performance and leakage.
Always pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt.
Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent
arm or hand injury.
The use of spark arrestor mufflers is required by law in
the state of California (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code), as well as in other states or
municipalities. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
Always handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot
engine. Do not inhale fuel fumes as they are toxic.
The spark ignition system meets all requirements of
the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Don’t run engine when electrical system causes spark
outside the cylinder. During periodic checks of the
spark plug, keep plug a safe distance from cylinder to
avoid burning of evaporated fuel from cylinder.
Don’t check for spark with spark plug or plug wire
removed and grounded. Use an approved tester. Sparks
can ignite fumes.
Don’t run engine when the odor of gasoline is present
or other explosive conditions exist.
Don’t operate the unit if gasoline is spilled. Clean up
spill completely before starting engine.
Don’t refuel indoors or in an improperly ventilated
area.
Don’t operate your High Performance Vac if there
is an accumulation of debris around the muffler or
cooling fins.
Don’t touch hot mufflers, cylinders or cooling fins as
contact may cause serious burns.
B. Warnings - "Do’s" Continued
Always store High Performance Vac indoors. When not in use,
store High Performance Vac indoors in a sheltered area
(a dry place) where it’s not accessible to children. The High
Performance Vac, as well as fuel, should not be stored in a
house. Keep throttle in the stop position.
Always be sure High Performance Vac is fully assembled.
Never operate High Performance Vac without all guards and
deflectors in place. Ensure that all nuts, bolts, screws are
installed and properly tightened.
Always keep the throttle in the “stop” position when not in use.
Always keep a safe distance between two or more operators
when working together simultaneously.
C. Engine/ Fuel Warnings - "Don’ts"
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 High
Performance Vac is unattended. Stop engine before
transporting High Performance Vac from one place to
another.
Don’t start or run this High Performance Vac indoors,
or in an improperly ventilated area as poisonous carbon
monoxide and other gasses are emitted.
