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POTENTIAL HAZARD
· In certain conditions gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
· A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you,
others, and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
· Do not smoke while refueling, and stay away from
an open flame or where gasoline fumes may be
ignited by spark.
· Refuel only outdoors.
· Store gasoline in an approved container and keep
it out of the reach of children.
· Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel when engine is
running or when the engine is hot.
· Never fill the fuel tank so that gasoline level rises
above a level that is 10(mm) below the bottom of
the filler neck to allow for gasoline expansion and
prevent fuel spillage.
· If fuel is spilled,
DO NOT
attempt to start the
engine. Move away from the area of the spill and
avoid creating any source of ignition fuel until
vapors have dissipated.
· Do not operate without entire exhaust system in
place and in proper working condition.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
· In certain conditions gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
· A static charge can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire
or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others,
and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
· Purchase and store gasoline only in an approved
container.
· Always place gasoline containers on the ground
away from your vehicle while filling.
· Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or
plastic truck bed liners may insulate the container
and slow the loss of any static charge.
· When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment
with its wheels on the ground.
· If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment
on a truck or trailer from a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
· If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used, keep
the nozzle in contact with rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is
complete.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
· Gasoline vapor can collect inside enclosed trailers
and may be ignited by electrical sparks or hot
engine/exhaust components.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
· Explosion and fire may occur, resulting in
property damage, personal injury, and/or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
· Provide adequate ventilation of any enclosed
trailer to prevent build up of gasoline vapors,
especially at floor level.
· Refuel only outdoors, never inside an enclosed
trailer.
· Be sure all fuel tanks and gasoline storage
containers have proper caps installed to prevent
spillage and minimize vapor escaping into the
trailer.
· Do not place any equipment that is leaking
gasoline in an enclosed trailer.
1.4 OPERATION
Although hazard control and accident prevention
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