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Operator's Manual
Earth Auger Powerhead E43/E43CE
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ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
All engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poisonous
gas, in the exhaust. Carbon monoxide 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. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or
death. Any level of carbon monoxide, if inhaled, can cause headaches,
drowsiness, nausea, dizziness, confusion and eventually death. If you
experience any of these symptoms, seek fresh air and medical atten-
tion immediately.
PREVENTING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
reach dangerous levels very quickly.
a building.
windows are open. (Examples include: in a large hole or areas where
hills surround your working area.)
include: buildings that are enclosed on one or more sides, under
tents, car ports or basements.)
direction away from the operator.
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: hot water or space heaters,
engine and fuel to prevent fires. Fuel fires spread very quickly and are
highly explosive.
PREVENTION OF GASOLINE FIRES
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ment, garage, barn, shed, house, porch, etc.)
engine and allow to cool before filling.
Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
engine.
engine.
and gas cap vent screw unscrewed.
only non-metal, portable fuel containers approved by the Under-
writer’s Laboratory (U.L.) or the American Society for Testing &
Materials (ASTM).
vapors are highly explosive.
alcohol to fill engine.
WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK
that have a pilot light or other ignition source because they can
ignite gasoline vapors.
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
cause severe burns.
hot parts of the engine to avoid fires.
This engine is designed to operate using a catalytic converter which
contributes to the engine’s compliance with the EPA.
CAUTION
HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BYPRODUCT OF A FUNCTION
ING CATALYTIC CONVERTER. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY IN
STRUCTIONS TO PREVENT BURNS AND FIRES.
