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DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Spilled
gas
o line and it’s
vapors can be come ignited
from cigarette sparks, electri-
cal arcing, exhaust gas es
and hot engine components
such as the muffler.
• Shut off en gine and allow it to
cool before adding fuel to the
tank.
• Use care in fill ing tank to avoid
spill ing fuel. Move unit away
from fueling area before start-
ing en gine.
• Heat will ex pand fuel in the
tank which could result in
spillage and pos si ble fire
explosion.
• Keep maximum fuel level
1/2" (12.7 mm) be low bottom
of filler neck to allow for
expansion.
• Combustible
materials
which come into contact
with hot engine parts can
become ignited.
• Add fuel outdoors in a well
ventilated area. Make sure
there are no sources of igni-
tion, such as cigarettes near
refueling location.
• Operate compressor in a
clean, dry, well ventilated
area a minimum of forty-
eight inches from any build-
ing, object or wall. Do not
operate unit indoors or in
any confined area.
• Operate compressor in an
open area away from dry
brush, weeds or other com-
bustible materials.
Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING:
Do not operate this unit until you read and understand
this instruction manual and the engine instruction manual for safety,
operation and maintenance instructions.
WARNING:
This product is not equipped with a spark arresting
muffler. If the product is not equipped and will be used around
flam ma ble ma
teri als or on land covered with materials such as
agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass or other similar items, then
an ap proved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required
in the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes
section 130050 and/or sec
tions 4442 and 4443 of the California
Public Re sourc es Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in ef
fec tive
work ing order. Spark arresters are also required on some U.S. For est
Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes
and or di nanc es. Contact the engine manufacturer for information on
purchasing a spark arresting muffler.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead,
known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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