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2. General Safety
Carbon monoxide
If you must run your engine, ensure the place is well ventilated. Never run your engine in a closed
area. Run your engine in an open area, if you have to run your engine in a closed area, be sure to
use an extractor.
Caution
Exhaust contains toxic gas which may cause one to lose consciousness and even result in death.
Gasoline
Gasoline is a low ignition point and explosive material. Work in a well-ventilated place, no flame or
spark should be allowed in the work place or where gasoline is being stored.
Caution
Gasoline is highly flammable, and may explode under some conditions, keep it away from children.
Used engine oil
Caution
Prolonged contact with used engine oil (or transmission oil) may cause skin cancer although it
might not be verified. We recommend that you wash your hands with soap and water right after
contacting. Keep the used oil beyond reach of children.
Hot components
Caution
Components of the engine and exhaust system can become extremely hot after engine running.
They remain very hot even after the engine has been stopped for some time. When performing
service work on these parts, wear insulated gloves and wait until cooling off.
Battery
Caution
xBattery emits explosive gases; Flame is strictly prohibited. Keeps the place well ventilated
when charging the battery.
xBattery contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte) which can cause serious burns so be careful do
not be spray on your eyes or skin. If you get battery acid on your skin, flush it off
immediately with water. If you get battery acid in your eyes, flush it off immediately with
water and then go to hospital to see an ophthalmologist.
xIf you swallow it by mistake, drink a lot of water or milk, and take some laxative such as
castor oil or vegetable oil and then go to see a doctor.
xKeep electrolyte beyond reach of children.
