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8、Risk of fire
Hazard What could happen How to prevent it
Attempting to fill the
fuel tank while the
engine is running.
Coming in contact can ignite fuel and fuel vapors with hot
components such as the muffler, engine exhaust gases, or
from an electrical spark.
Turn engine off and allow it to cool before adding fuel to
the tank. Equip area of operation with afire extinguisher
certified to handle gasoline orfuel fires.
Sparks, fire, hot
objects
Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot objects can cause fuel
or fuel vapors to ignite.
Add fuel to tank in well-ventilated area. Make sure there
are no sources of ignition near the generator.
Improper storage of
fuel
Improperly stored fuel could lead to accidental ignition. Fuel
improperly secured could get into the hands of children or
other unqualified persons.
Store fuel in an approved container designed to hold fuel.
Store container in secure location toprevent use by
other’s
Tampering with factory
set engine speed
settings.
Engine speed has been factory set to provide safe operation.
Tampering with the engine speed adjustment could result in
overheating of attachments and could cause a fire.
Never attempt to “speed-up” the engine to obtain more
performance. The output of this generatoris electronically
controlled and speeding up the generator will have no
effect on the electrical output.
Inadequate ventilation
for generator
Materials placed against or near the generator or operating
the generator in areas where thetemperature exceeds 40°C.
Ambient (such as storage rooms or garages) can interfere
with its proper ventilation features causing overheating and
possible ignition of the materials or buildings.
Operate generator in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area.
Do not operate unit indoors or in any confined area.
Overfilling the fuel tank
– fuel spillage.
Spilled fuel and its vapors can become ignited from hot
surfaces or sparks.
Use care in filling the tank to avoidspilling fuel. Make sure
fuel cap is secured tightly and check engine for fuel leaks
before starting engine. Move generator away from
refueling area or any spillage before starting engine. Allow
for fuel expansion. Never refuel with the engine running.
