When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use an
approved fuel storage container while in a clean,
well-ventilated outdoor area. Do not smoke, or
allow sparks, open flames or other sources of
ignition near the area while adding fuel or
operating the unit. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools,
away from exposed, live electrical parts and
connections to avoid sparking or arcing. These
events could ignite fumes or vapors.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before
filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the
fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or
when the engine is hot. Do not operate the
machine with known leaks in the fuel system.
When practical, remove the machine from the
truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is
not possible, then refuel the machine on a trailer
with a portable container, rather than from a fuel
dispenser nozzle.
Loose the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any
pressure in the tank.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the firm of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling
is complete. Do not sue a nozzle lock-open
device.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than
12.5mm (1/2”) below the bottom of the filler neck
to provide space for expansion as the heat of the
engine and/or sun cause fuel to expand.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely
and wipe up spilled fuel. Never operate the unit
without the fuel cap securely in place.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel.
If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine
but move the machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition
until fuel vapors have dissipated. Serious personal
injury can occur when fuel is pilled on yourself or
your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and
change clothes immediately.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed and
approved for this purpose.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area. Safely
away from sparks, open flames or other sources
of ignition.
Never store fuel or machine with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach a spark,
open flame, or other sources of ignition, such as a
water heater, furnace, clothes dryer and the like.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
Machine use and care
Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine
is running.
Do not force the machine. Use the correct
machine for your application. The correct machine
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed.
Do not change the engine governor settings or
over-speed the engine. The governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Avoid
contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes and hot
surfaces. Do not touch the engine or muffler.
These parts get extremely hot from operation.
They remain hot for a short time after you turn off
the unit. Allow the engine to cool before doing
maintenance or making adjustments.
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