Taurus BT-PG 2000/1 - Risk of Fire

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Risk of re
Hazard What could happen How to prevent it
Attempting to ll the fuel tank
while the engine is running.
Fuel and fuel vapours can
become ignited by coming in
contact with hot components
suchasthemufer,engine
exhaust gases, or from an
electrical spark.
Turn engine off and allow it to
cool before adding fuel to the
tank. Equip area of operation
withareextinguishercertied
tohandlegasolineorfuelres.
Sparks, re, hot objects Cigarettes,sparks,res,orother
hot objects can cause fuel or fuel
vapours to ignite.
Add fuel to tank in well
ventilated area. Make sure there
are no sources of ignition near
the generator.
Improper storage of fuel Improperly stored fuel could lead
to accidental ignition. Fuel
improperly secured could get
into the hands of children or
otherunqualiedpersons.
Store fuel in an approved
container designed to hold fuel.
Store container in secure location
to prevent use by others.
Tampering with factory set
engine speed settings.
Engine speed has been factory
set to provide safe operation.
Tampering with the engine speed
adjustment could result in
overheating of attachments and
couldcauseare.
Never attempt to “speed-up” the
engine to obtain more
performance. Both the output
voltage and frequency will be
thrown out of standard by this
practice, endangering
attachments and the user.
Inadequate ventilation for
generator
Materials placed against or near
the generator or operating the
generator in areas where the
temperature exceeds 40°C.
ambient (such as storage rooms
or garages) can interfere with
its proper ventilation features
causing overheating and pos-
sible ignition of the materials or
buildings.
Operate generator in a clean,
dry, well ventilated area.
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT
INDOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED
AREA.
Overlling the fuel tank – fuel
spillage.
Spilled fuel and its vapours can
become ignited from hot
surfaces or sparks.
Usecareinllingthetankto
avoid spilling fuel. Make sure fuel
cap is secured tightly and check
engine for fuel leaks before
starting engine. Move generator
away from refuelling area or any
spillage before starting engine.
Allow for fuel expansion. Never
refuel with the engine running.