FUELING
FUELING
DANGER
Explosion/Fire/Burn Hazard. Gasoline is extremely flammable. Vapors are explosive. Keep at least 50 feet (15 m) away from heat, sparks, open flame, smoking materials, static electricity, and all other sources of ignition when fueling unit.
Gasoline vapor is heavier than air, and can travel along the ground to nearby sources of ignition such as electrical motors, pilot lights, and hot or running engines.
Vapors ignited by an ignition source can flash back to the fuel container, resulting in an explosion, fire, serious or fatal injuries, and extensive property damage.
Follow these important safety precautions to minimize risk of explosion or fire:
•ALWAYS use an approved,
•ALWAYS follow posted safety instructions for filling fuel containers at filling stations.
•ALWAYS place container to be filled with gasoline on the ground to prevent static
•ALWAYS keep the metal filling pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while dispensing fuel to prevent buildup and discharge of static electric- ity.
•NEVER fill fuel container on SUV/truck bed or in trunk of car.
•NEVER smoke near fuel.
•NEVER allow flames or sparks near fuel.
•ALWAYS loosen fuel caps slowly to allow pressure in tanks and containers to escape
•ALWAYS use extreme care when mixing, storing, or handling fuel.
•NEVER remove tank cap or refuel a unit while the engine is hot or running
Fill Fuel Outdoors
Open Fuel Cap Slowly
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