Compact Power Boxer 427W - Manual (Page 17)

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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.
• Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive, when fueling. Under certain
circumstances a static charge can develop and ignite the gasoline. Make sure that
you are standing on the ground when filling the gas tanks.
• If you are filling the gas tanks from a service vehicle, make sure to connect the
service vehicles ground cable to the machine before beginning the fueling process
and keep the fuel nozzle in constant contact with the rim of the machines fuel tank.
• To avoid static sparks when using a portable fuel container, 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.
• When filling a portable gas container, always place it on the ground. Never fill a
portable gas container while it is inside a vehicle, truck, pick-up bed, or any
surface.
• Keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
• Due to the potential for static discharge, do not use any handheld electronic
devices, i.e. cell phones, etc. while fueling the machine.
• 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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