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FPHT26-3 SAFETY WARNINGS
> Never use the product in environments where there is a risk
of explosion. Exhaust gases and fuel fumes are noxious.
Fuel fumes can ignite.
> Never breathe in any fuel fumes, when you are refuelling
the product. Never fill the tank in enclosed spaces, such as
basements or sheds. There is a risk of poisoning and
explosion!
> Avoid skin contact with petrol.
> Do not eat or drink, while you are refuelling the product. If
you have swallowed petrol or oil, or if petrol or oil has got
into your eyes, then seek the advice of a doctor
immediately.
> Close the tank lid immediately after filling the tank. Make
sure that it is properly closed.
> Never use the product without an air filter.
> Fuel vapour pressure may build up inside the fuel tank
depending on the fuel used, weather conditions and the
tank venting system. To reduce the risk of burns and other
personal injuries, remove the filler cap carefully to allow
any pressure build up to release slowly.
> Be aware of fire risks, explosion and inhalation risks.
> Do not smoke while operating the product, handling fuel or
near fuel.
> Ensure the spark plug lead is secured, a loose lead may
cause electrical arcing that could ignite combustible fumes
and cause a fire or explosion.
> Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines.
> Use caution when handling fuel. To avoid any accidental
fires, move the product at least 3 metres (10') from the
fuelling point before starting the engine.
> Tighten the fuel cap thoroughly after refilling the fuel tank.
> Do not operate the product if it is leaking fuel. Do not
remove the fuel tank cap while the engine is running.
> Do not store cans of fuel or refill the fuel tank in any place
where there is a boiler, stove, wood fire, electrical sparks,
welding sparks, or other sources of heat or fire which might
ignite the fuel.
> If you have spilt fuel on yourself or on your clothes, change
your clothes and wash any part of your body that has come
in contact with fuel before turning the engine on again.
> If fuel is ignited, put out the fire with a dry powder fire
extinguisher.
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