Little Wonder 5612-00-01 manual Maintenance Safety, General

STORAGE SAFETY

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		ly.
		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 lock-open device.
-	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
	or grease.

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.
			place.
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			from playing with them.
(gasoline) vapors are explo-		-	Do not store the machine or fuel container near an open
sive. Use extra care when			flame, spark, or appliance, such as a water heater, or
handling.
			a pilot light.
- Store only in containers
		-	Keep petrol (gasoline) storage area free of grass,
specifically designed for fuel.
			leaves and excessive grease to reduce fire hazard.
		-	Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,
			mufflers and engine to help prevent fires.

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