Safety Manual

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FUELING
DANGER
Explosion/Fire/Burn Hazard.
Gasoline is extremely ammable. Vapors
are explosive. Keep at least 50 feet (15 m)
away from heat, sparks, open ame, smok-
ing materials, static electricity, and all other
sources of ignition when fueling unit.
Gasoline vapor is heavier than air, and can
travel along the ground to nearby sources
of ignition such as electrical motors, pilot
lights, and hot or running engines. Vapors
ignited by an ignition source can ash back
to the fuel container, resulting in an explo-
sion, re, serious or fatal injuries, and ex-
tensive property damage.
Follow these important safety precautions to
minimize risk of explosion or re:
• ALWAYS use an approved, "no-spill" type fuel
container with tight-tting caps.
• ALWAYS follow posted safety instructions for
lling fuel containers at lling stations.
• ALWAYS place container to be lled with
gasoline on the ground to prevent static build-
up during lling.
• ALWAYS keep the metal lling pump nozzle in
contact with the fuel container while dispensing fuel to prevent buildup and
discharge of static electricity.
• NEVER ll fuel container on SUV/truck bed or in trunk of car.
• NEVER smoke near fuel.
• NEVER allow ames or sparks near fuel.
• ALWAYS loosen fuel caps slowly to allow pressure in tanks and containers
to escape
• ALWAYS use extreme care when mixing, storing, or handling fuel.
• NEVER remove tank cap or refuel a unit while the engine is hot or running
• NEVER ll fuel tanks indoors - ALWAYS ll fuel tanks outdoors over open
ground.
• DO NOT overll fuel tank - ALWAYS allow room in tank for expansion.
Fill tank no more than 95 percent full, or to “Safe Fill Line” if marked on
container.
• ALWAYS wipe up spills immediately, and dispose of
fuel soaked wipes safely. Use a reproof container
designed for safe disposal.
• IMMEDIATELY change clothes if fuel spills on
clothing. Wet clothes down with water rst to
minimize re risk.
• ALWAYS tighten fuel tank cap securely - check cap
for tightness.
Open Fuel Cap Slowly
GASOLINE
Tighten cap securely