Fuel Safety - Champion 100371 Operator's Manual

100371 - 3300W DIGITAL HYBRID PORTABLE GENERATOR

fuel Safety

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GASOLINE AND GASOLINE VAPORS ARE HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
Gasoline and gasoline vapors:
– Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
– Gasoline can cause a fire or explosion if ignited.
– Gasoline is a liquid fuel but it's vapors can ignite.
– Gasoline is a skin irritant and needs to be cleaned up
immediately if spilled on skin or clothes.
– Gasoline has a distinctive odor, this will help detect potential
leaks quickly.
– Gasoline expands or contracts with ambient temperatures.
Never fill the gasoline tank to full capacity, as gasoline needs
room to expand when temperatures rise.
– In the case of any petroleum gasoline fire, flames should never
be extinguished unless the fuel supply valve can be turned
OFF. By not doing so, if a fire is extinguished and the supply
of fuel is not turned OFF, an explosion hazard could be created.
When adding or removing gasoline:
– DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes.
– Always turn the generator off and let cool for a minimum of
two minutes before removing the gasoline cap. Afterwards,
loosen gasoline cap to relieve pressure from the gasoline tank.
– Only fill or drain gasoline outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
– DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the generator at the gas
station. Always use an approved fuel container to transfer the
gasoline to the generator.
– DO NOT overfill the gasoline tank.
– Always keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot
lights, heat and other sources of ignition.
When starting the generator:
– DO NOT attempt to start a damaged generator.
– Always make certain that the gasoline cap, air filter, spark
plug, fuel lines and exhaust system are properly secured,
connected and in place.
– Always allow spilled gasoline to evaporate fully before
attempting to start the engine.
– Make certain that the generator is resting firmly on level
ground.
DANGER
IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS
When operating the generator:
– DO NOT move or tip the generator during operation.
– DO NOT tip the generator or allow fuel or oil to spill.
When transporting or servicing the generator:
– Make certain that the fuel valve is in the OFF position and the
gasoline tank is empty.
– Disconnect the spark plug wire.
When storing the generator:
– Store away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat and
other sources of ignition.
– Do not store generator or gasoline near furnaces, water
heaters, or any other appliances that produce heat or have
automatic ignitions.
Never use a gasoline container, gasoline tank, or any other fuel
item that is broken, cut, torn or damaged.
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