English – 96003-009- Wearing protective glasses.- Make sure that the fuel cap is fitted and that noflammable liquids are stored in an open container.- Do not work on the starter motor circuit in thevicinity of spilt fuel.- Disconnect the battery’s power connection cable(usually the black negative cable) first andconnect it last.- Exercise care with tools so that short circuitingdoes not occur.- Do not short circuit across the starter relay’sconnections to run the starter motor.• If leaks arise in the fuel system, the engine mustnot be started until the problem has been resolved.• Store the machine and fuel in such a way thatthere is no risk that leaking fuel or fumes cancause any damage.• Check the fuel level before each use and leavespace for the fuel to expand, because the heatfrom the engine and the sun may otherwisecause the fuel to expand and overflow.• Avoid overfilling. If you spill petrol on themachine, wipe up the spill and wait until it hasevaporated before starting the engine. If you spillpetrol on your clothing, change your clothing.• Allow the machine to cool before performing andactions in the engine compartment.• Be especially careful when handling batteryacid. Acid on the skin can cause seriouscorrosive injuries. In the event of spillage on theskin wash immediately with water.• Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact adoctor immediately.• Take care with battery maintenance. Explosivegases form in the battery. Never performmaintenance on the battery while smoking or inthe vicinity of open flames or sparks. This cancause the battery to explode and cause seriousinjuries.• Make sure all nuts and bolts are tightenedcorrectly and that the equipment is in goodcondition.• Do not modify safety equipment. Check regularlyto be sure it works properly. The machine mustnot be driven if protective plates, protectivecovers, safety switches or other protectivedevices are not fitted or are defective.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSDo not smoke when carrying out maintenanceWARNING!The engine and the exhaustsystem become very hot duringoperation.Risk of burn injuries if touched.WARNING!The battery contains lead and leadpollutants, chemicals that areconsidered to cause cancer,birth defects or other reproductiveimpairment. Wash you hands aftertouching the battery.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAvoid sparking and its consequences by: