Subaru SP170/210 Automobile Parts User Manual


 
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please make sure you review each precaution carefully.
Pay special attention to statement preceded by the following words.
“WARNING” indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life if
instructions are not followed.
“CAUTION” indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions
are not followed.
EXHAUST PRECAUTIONS
• Never inhale exhaust gasses.
They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless and extremely dangerous gas which can
cause unconsciousness or death.
• Never operate the engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area, such as a tunnel, cave, etc.
• Exercise extreme care when operating the engine near people or animals.
• Keep the exhaust pipe free of foreign objects.
REFUELING PRECAUTIONS
• Gasoline is extremely ammable and its vapors can explode if ignited.
• Do not refuel indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
• Be sure to stop the engine prior to refueling.
• Do not remove fuel tank cap nor ll fuel tank while engine is hot or running.
Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes before refueling.
• Do not overll the fuel tank.
• If fuel is spilled, wipe it away carefully and wait until the fuel has dried before starting the engine.
• After refueling, make sure that the fuel cap is secured to prevent spillage.
FIRE PREVENTION
• Do not operate the engine while smoking or near an open ame.
• Do not use around dry brush, twigs, cloth rags, or other ammable materials.
• Keep cooling air intake (recoil starter area) and mufer side of the engine at least 1
meter (3 feet) away from buildings, obstructions and other burnable objects.
• Keep the engine away from ammables and other hazardous material (trash, rags,
lubricants, explosives).
OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Place the protective covers over the rotating parts.
If rotating parts such as the drive shaft, pulley, belt, etc. are left exposed, they are potentially
hazardous. To prevent injury, equip them with protective covers or shrouds.
Be careful of hot parts.
The mufer and other engine parts become very hot while the engine is running or just after
it has stopped. Operate the engine in a safe area and keep children away from the running
engine.
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