Compact Power BOXER 999-823 - Manual (Page 21)

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Safety Precautions
Fueling Hazards
Most fuels are highly flammable. Observe the following precautionary practices to reduce the
possibility of a serious accident:
• Always refuel the unit in an open, well ventilated area away from sparks or open flames.
Gasoline Engines:
• Shut the engine off before attempting to fuel the machine. Never refuel a unit while
it is running.
• Allow engine to cool before re-fueling
• Always use a funnel or pour spout when filling the tanks.
• Under certain circumstances a static charge can develop and ignite the fuel. Make
sure that you are standing on the ground when filling the fuel tanks.
• If you are filling the fuel tanks from a service vehicle, make sure to connect the
service vehicles ground cable to the machine before beginning the fueling process.
• Keep the fuel nozzle in constant contact with the rim of the machines fuel tank.
• When filling a portable gas container, always place it on the ground. Never fill a
portable fuel container while it is inside a vehicle, truck, pick-up bed, or any
surface.
• To avoid static sparks when using a portable fuel container, only fill the container
when it is positioned on the ground and keep the fuel container nozzle in contact
with the tank opening during filling.
• Make sure to move the unit from the transport truck or trailer and only refuel the
unit on the ground, using an approved container.
• Keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
• Do not smoke while refueling or when handling the fuel container.
• Never cut or weld on or near fuel lines, tanks or containers.
• Never overfill the tank.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
• Store fuel in an approved container and keep out of the reach of children.
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