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RISK OF FIRE
HAZARD
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT IT
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 a OSHA approved
container designed to hold
gasoline. Store container in secure
location to prevent use by others.
Attempting to
fill the fuel tank
while the engine
is running.
Gasoline and gasoline vapors can
become ignited by coming in
contact with hot components
such as the muffler, engine
exhaust gases, or from an
electrical spark.
Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other
hot objects can cause gasoline or
gasoline vapors to ignite.
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.
Add fuel to tank in well ventilated
area. Make sure there are no
sources of ignition near the
generator.
Operate generator in a clean, dry,
well ventilated area a minimum of
four feet from any building, object
or wall. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT
INDOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED
AREA.
Materials placed against or near the
generator or operating the genera-
tor in areas where the temperature
exceeds 104° F. ambient (such as
storage rooms or garages) can in-
terfere with its proper ventilation
features causing overheating and
possible ignition of the materials or
buildings.
Sparks, fire, hot
objects
Inadequate
ventilation for
generator
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.
Spilled fuel and its vapors can
become ignited from hot surfaces
or sparks.
Never attempt to "speed-up" the
engine to obtain more perfor-
mance. Both the output voltage
and frequency will be thrown out of
standard by this practice,
endangering attachments and the
user.
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
refueling area or any spillage
before starting engine. Allow for
fuel expansion. Keep maximum
fuel level ¼ inch below the tip of
the fuel tank. Never refuel with the
engine running.
Overfilling the fuel
tank – fuel
spillage.