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Fuel Safety
Before re-fuelling, switch off the engine and allow it to cool.
When re-fuelling, use a proper funnel, and avoid spilling over the engine.
When re-fuelling, DO NOT smoke or allow naked flames in the area.
Spilt fuel must be made safe immediately by using sand. If fuel is spilt on your clothes, change
them.
Store fuel in an approved, purpose made container away from heat and sources of ignition.
Health & Safety
Fuel
Do not ingest fuel or inhale fuel vapors and avoid contact with your skin. Wash fuel splashes
immediately. If you get fuel in your eyes, irrigate with copious amounts of water and seek medical
attention as soon as possible.
Exhaust Fumes
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Suitable PPE must be worn when using this equipment i.e. safety goggles, gloves, ear defenders,
dust mask and steel toe-capped footwear (with anti-slip soles for added protection). Wear clothing
suitable for the work you are doing. Always protect skin from contact with concrete.
Environment
In order to protect the environment please recycle any discarded
apparatus or accessories. Various parts are made from steel, aluminium
and rubber. Take the discarded apparatus to the relevant recycling
facilities
Fuel is flammable. It may cause injury and property damage. Shut down the
engine, extinguish all open flames and do not smoke while filling the fuel tank.
Always wipe up any spilled fuel.
WARNING
The exhaust fumes produced by this machine are highly toxic and can kill! Make
sure the work area is adequately ventilated.
WARNING
