Risk of fire – Global Machinery Company GEN800 User Manual

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Risk of fire

Hazard

What could happen

How to prevent it

Attempting to fill 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 muffler, 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 fire extinguisher certified

to handle gasoline or fuel fires.

Sparks, fire, hot objects

Cigarettes, sparks, fires, 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 unqualified 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 fire.

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 possible 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.

Overfilling the fuel tank

– fuel spillage.

Spilled fuel and its vapours can become

ignited from hot surfaces or sparks.

Use care in filling 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.

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