
2. Safety
Danger from electrical
voltage
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Switch off the engine and allow it to cool down before
refill-ing, do not pour fuel over a hot engine or the exhaust.
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Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
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Do not smoke when handling fuel.
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Keep fuel well away from naked flames and sparks.
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Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing
of vapor.
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Be careful not to spill fuel when refuelling
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Refill fuel only with suitable filling devices (e.g. funnel).
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Wipe up spills immediately.
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Ensure any spilled fuel has fully evaporated before starting
the engine.
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After refuelling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly
and securely.
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Before starting the machine, move it at least 3 m away
from the refuelling point.
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Under no circumstances start the machine if:
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Fuel has been spilled onto it. In this case wipe up all
traces of fuel.
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Fuel has been spilled onto the user or the user’s clothing.
In this case the user must change their clothing.
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Fuel leaks. Regularly check the tank cap and fuel lines for
leakages.
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Keep fuel out of reach of children.
If the fuel tank is overfilled, heat subsequently generated may
cause the fuel to expand and emerge through openings in the
filler cap.
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Do not overfill the tank so that fuel rises up into the filler
neck.
Some parts may be live and may cause severe to fatal
injuries when getting in contact with them.
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Work on the electrical system only by authorised electrical
engineers.
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Rectify faults (contact faults, external damage to cables or
housings, etc.) straight away.
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Before working on the electrical system: Shut off the power
supply to the system, switch off the drive and disconnect the
power supply.
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During work on the electrical system: Do not touch any live
lines.
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Check earthing cables are securely seated and complete.
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Check that the connecting surfaces of the earthing cables
are clean and free from corrosion.
Danger from noise
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