Fueling - Echo X7522340000 Safety Manual

FUELING

DANGER
Explosion/Fire/Burn Hazard. Gasoline is extremely flammable. Vapors are
explosive. Keep at least 50 feet (15 m) away from heat, sparks, open flame,
smoking materials, static electricity, and all other
sources of ignition when fueling unit.
Gasoline vapor is heavier than air, and can
travel along the ground to nearby sources of
ignition such as electrical motors, pilot lights,
and hot or running engines. Vapors ignited by
an ignition source can flash back to the fuel
container, resulting in an explosion, fire, serious
or fatal injuries, and extensive property damage.
Follow these important safety precautions to
minimize risk of explosion or fire:
• ALWAYS use an approved, "no-spill" type fuel container with tight-fitting
caps.
• ALWAYS follow posted safety instructions for
filling fuel containers at filling stations.
• ALWAYS place container to be filled with
gasoline on the ground to prevent static build-
up during filling.
• ALWAYS keep the metal filling pump nozzle in
contact with the fuel container while dispensing
fuel to prevent buildup and discharge of static
electricity.
• NEVER fill fuel container on SUV/truck bed or
in trunk of car.
• NEVER smoke near fuel.
• NEVER allow flames or sparks near fuel.
• ALWAYS loosen fuel caps slowly to allow
pressure in tanks and containers to escape
• ALWAYS use extreme care when mixing,
storing, or handling fuel.
• NEVER remove tank cap or refuel a unit while the engine is hot or running
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Fill Fuel Outdoors
Open Fuel Cap Slowly