JCB-G8000PE
Instruction & User Manual
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CAUTION! ALL FUELS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE &
PETROL VAPOUR IS EXPLOSIVE. TAKE
EXTREME CARE WHEN HANDLING FUEL.
KEEP FUEL OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Safety Information
Fuel Safety
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NEVER smoke when handling fuel.
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ALWAYS avoid inhaling fumes.
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ALWAYS carry fuel in the correct and clearly marked container.
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ALWAYS wear correct, suitable and fit for purpose Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), suggested items are
but not limited to safety gloves and overalls.
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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.
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Do not operate the machine with known leaks in the fuel system.
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Fire hazard - keep fuel away from all sources of ignition for example heaters, lamps, sparks from grinding or
welding.
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DO NOT carry out hot work on tanks that have contained fuel.
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ALWAYS keep the work area tidy.
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ALWAYS dispose of waste fuels correctly.
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Serious personal injury can occur when petrol is spilled on yourself or your clothes. Rinse your skin and change
your clothes immediately.
Spilled Fuel
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I
f 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.
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When fuel is spilled on yourself or your clothes, wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
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ALWAYS clean up spills promptly using absorbent granules and a lidded bin.
