Northern Industrial Tools M1107C owner manual Before Each Use Fueling, Step Two Fueling

Before Each Use – Fueling

Step Two: Fueling

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Use extreme care when handling gasoline.

1. Engine off / cool		The engine must be off and allowed to cool at least two minutes before adding fuel.
		WARNING: A running engine is hot enough to ignite fuel. Never add fuel or
		remove gas cap if engine is running or still hot.
2.	Outdoor location Fill fuel tank outdoors – never indoors.
		WARNING: Gasoline vapors can ignite if they collect inside an enclosure.
		Explosion can result.
3.	Remove gas cap	Remove engine gas cap.
4.	Add gasoline	Add gasoline through fill opening from a UL-approved container.
		Important Safety Instructions:

Use approved container. NEVER pump fuel directly into engine at gas station. Static charge can build and ignite fuel. Use a UL approved fuel container to transfer gas to the engine.

Don’t overfill. DO NOT overfill the gas tank. Allow at least 1/2” of empty space below the fill neck to allow for fuel expansion

Heat / flames / sparks. Stay away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks while adding fuel.

5. Spills / splashes Clean up fuel spills /splashes immediately.

1.Move the log splitter away from spilled fuel on the ground.

2.Wipe fuel off engine and wait 5 minutes for excess fuel to evaporate before starting engine.

3.Gas soaked rags are flammable and should be disposed of properly.

4.If gasoline is spilled on your skin or clothes, change clothes and wash skin immediately.

6.	Replace gas cap	Replace gas cap securely before starting engine.
7.	Gasoline storage	Store extra gasoline in a cool, dry place in an UL approved, tightly sealed container.

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