DANGER
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 in a well ventilated area, or refuel 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 the gasoline level rises above a level that is 1/2” 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 until fuel vapors have dissipated.
DANGER
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 before 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
♦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 the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
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