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Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines
GASOLINE IS A HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID. GASOLINE ALSO GIVES OFF FLAMMABLE VAPOR THAT
CAN BE EASILY IGNITED AND CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. NEVER OVERLOOK THE HAZARDS OF
GASOLINE AND ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS:
CAN BE EASILY IGNITED AND CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. NEVER OVERLOOK THE HAZARDS OF
GASOLINE AND ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS:
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NEVER RUN THE DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA OR WITHOUT
PROPER VENTILATION AS THE EXHAUST FROM THE ENGINE CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE,
WHICH IS AN ODORLESS, TASTELESS, AND DEADLY POISONOUS GAS.
PROPER VENTILATION AS THE EXHAUST FROM THE ENGINE CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE,
WHICH IS AN ODORLESS, TASTELESS, AND DEADLY POISONOUS GAS.
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STORE ALL FUEL AND OIL IN CONTAINERS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND APPROVED FOR THIS
PURPOSE AND KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, OPEN FLAME, AND OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
PURPOSE AND KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, OPEN FLAME, AND OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
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FILL THE GASOLINE TANK OUTDOORS WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL
COMPLETELY. DO NOT HANDLE GASOLINE IF YOU OR ANYONE NEARBY IS SMOKING, OR IF YOU
ARE NEAR ANYTHING THAT COULD CAUSE IT TO IGNITE OR EXPLODE. REPLACE THE FUEL TANK
AND FUEL CONTAINER CAPS SECURELY.
COMPLETELY. DO NOT HANDLE GASOLINE IF YOU OR ANYONE NEARBY IS SMOKING, OR IF YOU
ARE NEAR ANYTHING THAT COULD CAUSE IT TO IGNITE OR EXPLODE. REPLACE THE FUEL TANK
AND FUEL CONTAINER CAPS SECURELY.
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IF YOU SPILL GASOLINE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE. MOVE THE MACHINE AWAY
FROM THE AREA OF THE SPILL AND AVOID CREATING ANY SOURCE OF IGNITION UNTIL THE GAS
VAPORS HAVE DISSIPATED. WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL TO PREVENT A FIRE HAZARD AND PROPERLY
DISPOSE OF THE WASTE.
FROM THE AREA OF THE SPILL AND AVOID CREATING ANY SOURCE OF IGNITION UNTIL THE GAS
VAPORS HAVE DISSIPATED. WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL TO PREVENT A FIRE HAZARD AND PROPERLY
DISPOSE OF THE WASTE.
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ALLOW THE DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER ENGINE TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE STORING IN
ANY ENCLOSURE. NEVER STORE THE MACHINE WITH GAS IN THE TANK OR WITH GAS IN A FUEL
CONTAINER NEAR AN OPEN FLAME OR SPARK SUCH AS A WATER HEATER.
ANY ENCLOSURE. NEVER STORE THE MACHINE WITH GAS IN THE TANK OR WITH GAS IN A FUEL
CONTAINER NEAR AN OPEN FLAME OR SPARK SUCH AS A WATER HEATER.
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NEVER MAKE ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. BEFORE MAKING AN
ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR, SHUT OFF THE DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5)
MINUTES TO COOL, THEN DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND KEEP THE WIRE AWAY FROM
THE SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR, SHUT OFF THE DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5)
MINUTES TO COOL, THEN DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND KEEP THE WIRE AWAY FROM
THE SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
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NEVER CHECK FOR AN IGNITION SPARK WITH THE SPARK PLUG OR SPARK PLUG WIRE REMOVED.
ALWAYS USE AN APPROVED SPARK TESTER.
ALWAYS USE AN APPROVED SPARK TESTER.
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NEVER TAMPER WITH SAFETY DEVICES. REGULARLY CHECK THEIR PROPER OPERATION.
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NEVER CHANGE THE ENGINE GOVERNOR SETTINGS OR MODIFY THE ENGINE SPEED.
MODIFICATIONS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
MODIFICATIONS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
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TO REDUCE FIRE HAZARD, KEEP THE ENGINE AND MUFFLER AREA FREE OF DEBRIS BUILD-UP SUCH
AS LEAVES, GRASS, OIL, GREASE, OR ANY OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. CLEAN THE ENGINE
AREA AFTER EACH USE.
AS LEAVES, GRASS, OIL, GREASE, OR ANY OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. CLEAN THE ENGINE
AREA AFTER EACH USE.
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NEVER OPERATE THE ENGINE WITHOUT THE MUFFLER. INSPECT THE MUFFLER PERIODICALLY AND
REPLACE IF NECESSARY. IF THE ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A MUFFLER DEFLECTOR, INSPECT IT
PERIODICALLY AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
REPLACE IF NECESSARY. IF THE ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A MUFFLER DEFLECTOR, INSPECT IT
PERIODICALLY AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
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NEVER OPERATE THE ENGINE WITH THE AIR CLEANER OR COVER OVER THE CARBURETOR AIR
INTAKE REMOVED, EXCEPT FOR ADJUSTMENT. REMOVAL OF SUCH PARTS COULD CREATE A FIRE
HAZARD. DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE SOLUTIONS TO CLEAN AIR FILTER.
INTAKE REMOVED, EXCEPT FOR ADJUSTMENT. REMOVAL OF SUCH PARTS COULD CREATE A FIRE
HAZARD. DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE SOLUTIONS TO CLEAN AIR FILTER.
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ALWAYS CHECK FUEL LINES AND FITTINGS FREQUENTLY FOR CRACKS OR LEAKS, REPLACE IF
NECESSARY.
NECESSARY.