Black & Decker BD168F - Manual (Page 3)

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DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Spilled gas o line and it’s vapors
can be come ignited from sparks
from smoking products, electrical
arcing, exhaust, flame, gas es and
hot engine components such as
the muffler.
• Shut off en gine and allow it to cool
before removing cap and adding fuel
to the tank.
• Use care in fill ing tank to avoid spill-
ing fuel. Make sure the cap is secure
and move unit away from fueling
area before starting en gine.
• Heat will ex pand fuel in the tank
which could result in spillage and
pos si ble fire explosion. • Keep maximum fuel level below the
shoulders on the debris screen to
allow for expansion.
• Non-functioning or missing spark-
arresting muffler may cause fire. • Make sure spark-arresting muffler is
in place and not damaged.
• Replace spark-arresting muffler if
damaged or missing.
• Combustible materials which
come into contact with hot
engine parts can become
ignited. • Add fuel outdoors in a well
ventilated area. Make sure there
are no sources of ignition, such as
smoking products near refueling
location.
• Operate engine in a clean, dry, well
ventilated area a minimum of 48"
(1.2 m) from any building, object or
wall. Do not operate unit indoors
or in any confined area.
• Operate engine in an open area
away from dry brush, weeds or
other combustible materials.
• Improperly stored fuel could lead to
acciden tal ignition. Fuel im prop er ly
secured could get into the hands
of children or oth er un qual i fied
persons. • Store fuel in an OSHA-ap proved
con tain er, in a se cure location away
from work area.
• Unattended operation of this
product could result in personal
injury or property damage. To
reduce the risk of fire, do not
allow the engine to operate
unattended. • Always remain in attendance with
the engine when it is operating.