Fuel Safety - Hyundai HYB5200 Instruction Manual

Fuel Safety

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General Safety
• Do not smoke each time fuel is handled.
• ALWAYS avoid inhaling fumes.
• ALWAYS carry fuel in the correct and clearly marked container.
• ALWAYS wear correct, suitable and fit for purpose Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
suggested items are but not limited to safety gloves and overalls.
• To avoid sparking or arcing, keep grounded conductive objects – such as tools – away
from exposed, live electrical parts and connections. These events could ignite fumes or
vapours.
• Do not operate the machine with known leaks in the fuel system.
• Fire hazard - keep fuel away from all sources of ignition for example heaters, lamps,
sparks from grinding or welding.
• DO NOT carry out hot work on tanks that have contained fuel.
• ALWAYS keep the work area tidy.
• ALWAYS dispose of waste fuels correctly.
• Serious personal injury can occur when petrol is spilled on yourself or your clothes. Rinse
your skin and change your clothes immediately.
Spilled Fuel
• If you have spilled fuel, make sure you do not attempt to ignite the engine but move the
machine away from the area of spilled fuel and avoid creating any source of ignition until
the fuel has evaporated and fuel vapours have dissipated.
• When fuel is spilled on yourself or your clothes, wash your skin and change clothes
immediately.
• ALWAYS clean up spills promptly using absorbent granules and a lidded bin.
Fuelling / De-Fuelling
• ALWAYS fuel and de-fuel in a well ventilated area outside of buildings. Use a funnel to
add fuel, only outdoors. Do not smoke during this and each time fuel is handled.
• Add fuel before igniting the engine, never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel whilst
the engine is running or when it is hot.
• When de-fueling ALWAYS use a proper fuel retriever.
• Never overfill the fuel tank. Engine heat can cause fuel to expand, never fill the tank to
more than 1/2" below the bottom of the filler neck. This will provide space for fuel
expansion.
• When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel storage container while in a
clean, well-ventilated outdoor area. While adding fuel or operating the unit, do not
smoke, and stay away from sparks, open flames, or other sources of ignition near the area
of operation.
• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Never remove the
cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
• Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
• ALWAYS keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil and fuel.
• After fueling, ensure to tighten the cap securely.
• Never use the lock-function when filling with fuel.
Safety Information
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