Fuel Safety - Southland SEA438.1 Manual De Operación

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16. A coasting bit can cause injury while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or throttle lever is released.
Maintain proper control until the bit has completely stopped rotating.
17. Never touch the area near the muffler because it is extremely hot and can cause severe burns. Never touch parts of
the engine that become hot after operation.

FUEL SAFETY

WARNING
1. Mix and pour fuel outdoors WHERE THERE ARE NO SPARKS OR FLAMES.
2. Never fill gasoline container or the product's fuel tank inside a vehicle or in a truck bed. Accidental electrical static
discharge can ignite fuel vapors which could result in serious injury or death.
3. Use a container approved for gasoline.
4. Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit.
5. Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.
6. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine.
7. Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap. Remove fuel cap slowly.
8. Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors
or switches, furnaces, ect..
MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORTING & STORAGE OF EARTH AUGER
1. Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance. Secure spark plug boot away from engine and frame to
prevent arcing.
2. Maintain Earth Auger with care. Inspect unit periodically. If unit is not working properly or damaged, have it repaired by
a qualified service center.
3. Check for misalignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, broken parts, mounting, and any other condition that
may affect its operation.
4. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service center.
5. Use only genuine Southland ® replacement parts and accessories. Use of any non-Southland ® parts or accessories
could lead to injury, damage to the unit, and will void your warranty.
6. Do not remove or modify any parts. Removing or modifying parts could lead to injury, damage the Earth Auger and will
void the warranty.
7. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
8. Allow engine to cool and empty the fuel tank into an approved container before storing or transporting in vehicle. Use
up remaining fuel in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops.
9. When not in use, store unit indoors in a dry location. Store Earth Auger above the reach of children or in a locked area
out of the reach of children.
10. For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool environment to minimize the possibility of condensation which could
lead to unsatisfactory product performance.
11. When preparing the Earth Auger for storage or when Earth Auger will not be used for 30 days or more:
a. Inspect and clean the Earth Auger thoroughly.
b. Lightly oil all external metal surfaces.
c. Remove the spark plug, place a few drops of 2-cycle engine oil into the cylinder. Pull the recoil starter
several times to distribute the oil. Replace the spark plug.
d. Inspect and clean air filter as required.
NOTE: To prevent fuel gum deposits in the carburetor and fuel system, it is recommended to use fuel stabilizer. Follow the
stabilizer manufacturer's instructions. Run the engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.
WARNING
Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
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