FUEL SAFETY
Fuel is highly flammable, and its vapors can explode if ignited. Take precautions when using to reduce
the chance of serious personal injury.
Only refill or drain the fuel tank in a clean well-ventilated outdoor area. Use an approved fuel storage
container. Do not smoke, or allow sparks, open flames or other sources of ignition near the area
while adding fuel or operating the unit. Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away from exposed, live electrical parts and
connections to avoid sparking or arcing. These events could ignite fumes or vapors.
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. Do not operate the
machine with known leaks in the fuel system.
Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
Never overfill the fuel tank. Fill the tank to no more than 12.5mm (1/2”) below the bottom of the
filler neck to allow space for expansion as the heat of the engine can cause fuel to expand.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely and wipe up spilled fuel. Never operate the unit
without the fuel cap securely in place.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine
but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until
fuel vapors have dissipated.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved for this purpose.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from sparks, open flames or other sources of
ignition.
Never store fuel or a machine with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach a spark,
open flame, or other sources of ignition, such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or similar.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
ADDING FUEL
Fill the fuel tank as instructed in the separate Engine Manual packed with the machine.
