Use and Care Manual

5
Safety Guidelines When Refueling
1. Always place the container on the ground and keep the nozzle in contact
with the container when refueling to help prevent a static electricity ignition
of fuel vapors.
2. Containers should never be filled in or on the back of a pickup truck or any
other vehicle, or marine craft.
3. When filling, manually control the nozzle valve throughout the filling process.
Fill the container slowly to decrease the chance of static electricity buildup
and to minimize spilling or splattering.
4. Never smoke, light matches, use lighters, use cell phones or other electrical
devices while filling.
5. Discharge your static electricity before fueling by physically touching a metal
surface away from the nozzle.
6. Vapors can cause flash fires.
7. Vapors can be ignited explosively by a spark or flame many feet away.
8. Use and store in a well ventilated location.
9. DO NOT store indoors or in a vehicle.
10. DO NOT siphon gas by mouth.
11. If gas is swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting, Call physician immediately.
12. Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of gas vapors.
13. Keep out of reach of children.
14. Fill cap, dispensing valve and outlet valve must be closed tightly after each
use.
15. DO NOT overfill container.
16. If a fire starts, do not remove nozzle—back away immediately.
17. Refer to posted warnings on dispensing pump.
18. Never transport with pump attached.
19. Dispensing hose must be empty while transporting.
20. Secure container during transport. Never use bungee type rubber cords.
They may not restrain the container. Chain or cable is recommended.
21. Never leave in direct sunlight or in the trunk of a vehicle.
22. If gasoline spills on the container, make sure that it has evaporated before
using or transporting.
23. Regulations for the transportation of gasoline vary from state to state and
even locally. Check all federal, state and local regulations.
NOTE
Gasoline is a toxic, flammable and potentially dangerous substance. For the
safety of you and those around you, read and follow these guidelines.