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11.1 Risk of Fire
Hazard
What could happen
How to prevent it
Attempting to fill the
fuel tank while the
engine is running
Fuel and fuel vapours can become ignited
by coming in contact with hot components
such as the muffler, engine exhaust gases,
or an electrical spark.
Turn the engine off and allow it to cool
before adding fuel to the tank. Equip the
area of operation with a fire extinguisher
certified to handle gasoline or fuel fires.
Sparks, fire, hot
objects
Cigarettes, sparks, fires or other hot objects
can cause fuel or fuel vapours to ignite.
Add fuel to the tank in a well-ventilated
area. Make sure there are no ignition
sources near the water pump.
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 an approved container
designed to hold fuel. Store the container
in a secure location to prevent use by
others.
Tampering with
factory set engine
speed settings
The 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.
Never attempt to speed-up the engine to
obtain more performance. Both the output
voltage and frequency will be thrown out of
standard by this practice, endangering
attachments and the user.
Inadequate
ventilation for water
pump
Placing materials against or near the water
pump or operating it in areas where the
ambient temperature exceeds 40°C (such
as storage rooms or garages) can interfere
with its proper ventilation features, causing
overheating and possible ignition of the
materials or buildings.
Operate water pump in a clean, dry,
well-ventilated area.
Do not operate unit indoors or in any
confined area.
Overfilling the fuel
tank – fuel spillage
Spilled fuel and its vapours can become
ignited from hot surfaces or sparks.
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 water pump away
from refuelling area or any spillage before
starting engine. Allow for fuel expansion.
Never refuel with the engine running.
11. Associated Risks and Preventative Measures
