Fuel Safety - Champion Global Power Equipment 500559-EU Manual Del Operador

500559-EU - 2800W RATED PORTAbLE GENERATOR

Fuel Safety

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PETROL VAPORS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND
EXPLOSIVE.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
Petrol and petrol vapors:
– Petrol is highly flammable and explosive.
– Petrol can cause a fire or explosion if ignited.
– Petrol is a liquid fuel but it's vapors can ignite.
– Petrol is a skin irritant and needs to be cleaned up
immediately if spilled on skin or clothes.
– Petrol has a distinctive odor, this will help detect potential
leaks quickly.
– In any petroleum gas fire, flames should not be extinguished
unless by doing so the fuel supply valve can be turned OFF.
This is because if a fire is extinguished and a supply of
fuel is not turned OFF, then an explosion hazard could be
created.
– Petrol expands or contracts with ambient temperatures.
Never fill the petrol tank to full capacity, as petrol needs
room to expand if temperatures rise.
When adding or removing petrol:
DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes.
Turn the generator off and let it cool for at least 30 mins before
removing the petrol cap. Loosen the cap slowly to relieve
pressure in the tank.
Only fill or drain petrol outdoors in a well-ventilated area away
from building, garages or sheds including window and doors.
NEVER pump petrol directly into the generator at the filling
station. Use an approved container to transfer the fuel to the
generator.
DO NOT overfill the petrol tank.
E10 or E5 petrol only recommended.
Always keep petrol away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat and other sources of ignition.
When starting the generator:
DO NOT attempt to start a damaged generator.
Make certain that the petrol cap, air filter, spark plug, fuel lines
and exhaust system are properly in place.
Allow spilled petrol to evaporate fully before attempting to start
the engine.
DANGER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Make certain that the generator is resting firmly on level
ground.
When operating the generator:
DO NOT move or tip the generator during operation.
DO NOT tip the generator or allow fuel or oil to spill.
When transporting or servicing the generator:
Make certain that the fuel valve is in the OFF position and the
petrol tank is empty.
Disconnect the spark plug wire.
When storing the generator:
Store away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat and
other sources of ignition.
Do not store generator or petrol near furnaces, water heaters,
or any other appliances that produce heat or have automatic
ignitions.
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Never use a petrol container, petrol tank, or any other fuel
item that is broken, cut, torn or damaged.
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