LITTLE
WONDER HPV VAC
SAFETY
MAINTENANCE SAFETY | - When refueling or checking fuel level: | |||
In general | - | Stop the engine and allow to cool; | ||
- | Maintain machine according to manufacturer's sched- | - Do not smoke; | ||
- | Refuel outdoors only; | |||
| ule and instructions for maximum safety and best | |||
| - | Use a funnel; | ||
| results. | |||
| - | Do not overfill; | ||
- | Park machine on level ground. | |||
- | If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the en- | |||
- | Never allow untrained personnel to service machine. |
| gine until the spill is cleaned up and vapors have | |
- | Guards should only be removed by a qualified techni- |
| cleared. | |
- | Replace caps on fuel containers and tanks secure- | |||
| cian for maintenance or service. | |||
- | Adjust or repair only after the engine has been |
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Sparks from static electricity can start fires or cause | ||||
| stopped and the fan has stopped moving. | |||
- | Disconnect spark plug wire(s) before doing any main- | explosions. Flowing fuel can generate static electricity. | ||
To prevent static electricity sparks: | ||||
| tenance. | - Keep containers electrically grounded. Do not fill | ||
- | Replace parts if worn, damaged or faulty. For best | |||
containers in a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed | ||||
| results, always replace with parts recommended by | with a plastic liner. Fill containers on the ground | ||
| the manufacturer. | away from the vehicle. | ||
- | Do not dismantle the machine without releasing or | - When practical, remove petrol (gasoline) powered | ||
| restraining forces which may cause parts to move | equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the | ||
| suddenly. | ground. If equipment must be refueled on the truck | ||
- | Provide adequate support, e.g. jack stands for lifted | or trailer, refuel from a portable container rather than | ||
| machine or parts if working beneath. | a dispenser nozzle. | ||
- | Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. | - Keep the dispenser nozzle in contact with the rim | ||
- | Clean up spilled oil or fuel thoroughly. | of the fuel tank or container opening until fueling is | ||
complete. Do not use a nozzle | ||||
- | Replace faulty mufflers. | |||
- If petrol (fuel) is spilled on clothing change it | ||||
- | To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, muffler, and | |||
immediately. | ||||
| fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, debris buildup |
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| or grease. |
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Fans |
| - | Stop the engine and allow to cool before storing. |
| - | Drain the fuel tank outdoors only. | |
Do not straighten or weld fans. Replace damaged or | - | Store fuel in an approved container in a cool, dry | |
failed fans. |
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Fuel | WARNING | - | Keep the machine and fuel containers in a locked stor- |
- Petrol (gasoline) and diesel |
| age place to prevent tampering and to keep children | |
fuels are flammable; petrol |
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| from playing with them. |
(gasoline) vapors are explo- |
| - | Do not store the machine or fuel container near an open |
sive. Use extra care when |
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| flame, spark, or appliance, such as a water heater, or |
handling. |
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| a pilot light. | |
- Store only in containers |
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| - | Keep petrol (gasoline) storage area free of grass, | |
specifically designed for fuel. |
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| leaves and excessive grease to reduce fire hazard. | |
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| - | Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives, |
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| mufflers and engine to help prevent fires. |
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