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Do a visual check for damage and deformation.
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Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached to
the product.
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If the muffler on your product has a spark arrester
screen, do a visual check. Replace the spark
arrester screen if it is damaged.
a) Clean the spark arrester screen if it is blocked. A
blocked mesh will make the engine overheated
which can cause serious damage.
b) Make sure that the spark arrestor mesh is
attached correct.
Fuel safety
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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Do not mix the fuel indoor or near a heat source.
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Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine oil
on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel/oil and let
the product dry. Remove unwanted fuel from the
product.
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If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing
immediately.
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Do not get fuel on your body, it can cause injury. If
you get fuel on your body, use a soap and water to
remove the fuel.
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Do not start the engine if you spill oil or fuel on the
product or on your body.
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Do not start the product if the engine has a leak.
Examine the engine for leaks regularly.
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Be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and the fumes
are explosive and can cause injuries or death.
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Do not breathe in the fuel fumes, it can cause injury.
Make sure that there is a sufficient airflow.
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Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
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Do not put warm objects near the fuel or the engine.
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Do not add the fuel when the engine is on.
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Make sure that the engine is cool before you refuel.
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Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly and
release the pressure carefully.
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Do not add fuel to the engine in an indoor area. Not
sufficient airflow can cause injury or death because
of asphyxiation or carbon monoxide.
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Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully or a fire can
occur.
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Move the product at a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from
the position where you filled the tank before a start.
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Do not put too much fuel in the fuel tank.
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Make sure that a leak cannot occur when you move
the product or fuel container.
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Do not put the product or a fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light. Make
sure that the storage area does not contain an open
flame.
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Only use approved containers when you move the
fuel or put the fuel into storage.
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Empty the fuel tank before long-term storage. Obey
the local law on where to dispose fuel.
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Clean the product before long-term storage.
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Remove the spark plug cap before you put the
product into storage to make sure that the engine
does not start accidentally.
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you do maintenance on
the product.
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Do only the maintenance and servicing given in this
operator's manual. Let professional servicing
personnel do all other servicing and repairs.
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Regularly do the safety checks, maintenance and
service instructions given in this manual. Regular
maintenance increases the life of the product and
decreases the risk of accidents. Refer to
Maintenance 535RBX on page 19 for instructions.
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If the safety checks in this operator's manual is not
approved after you do maintenance, speak to your
servicing dealer. We guarantee that there are
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