RMT55H
20195 South Diamond Lake Road, STE 100
Rogers, MN 55374
800.621-2789
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GASOLINE FIRES AND HANDLING FUEL SAFELY
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Warning gasoline is highly flammable and explosive
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Use extreme care when handling
gasoline or other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
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When storing extra fuel be sure that it is in an appropriate
container and away from any fire hazards.
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Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge.
Use only nonmetal, portable fuel containers approved by the
Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) or the American Society for
Testing & Materials (ASTM).
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Always fill fuel tank outside in a well-ventilated area. Never fill
fuel tank with fuel indoors. (Examples include: basement, garage,
barn, shed, house, porch, etc.) Never fill tank near appliances
with pilot lights, heaters, or other ignition sources. If the fuel has
to be drained, this should be done outdoors. The drained fuel should be stored in a
container specifically designed for fuel storage or it should be disposed of carefully.
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Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Stop engine and allow to
cool before filling.
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Do not smoke while using engine or around fuel.
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Never drain fuel from engine in an enclosed area.
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Always wipe up excess (spilled) fuel from engine before starting. Clean up spilled fuel
immediately. If fuel is spilled, do not start the engine but move product and fuel container
from area. Clean up spilled fuel and allow to evaporate and dry after wiping and before
starting.
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Allow fuel fumes/vapors to escape from the air before starting the engine.
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Test the fuel cap for proper installation before starting and using engine.
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Always run the engine with fuel cap properly installed on the engine.
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Never smoke while refilling engine fuel tank.
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Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors. Fuel and fuel vapors are highly
explosive.
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Never pour fuel from engine fuel tank.
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Never siphon fuel by mouth to drain fuel tank.
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Always have an adult fill the fuel tank and never allow children to fill the engine.
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Never allow anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol to fill the engine.
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When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in the tank, store away from furnaces,
stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have a pilot light or other ignition source
because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
