Draper 04174, Manual

5.  HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION

safety measures reduce the risk of starting the heater accidentally.

− Store idle heater out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the 

heater or these instructions to operate the power tool. Heaters are dangerous in the hands of 

untrained users.

− Maintain heaters. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and 

any other condition that may affect the heaters operation. If damaged, have the heater repaired 

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained heaters.

− Use the heater, in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working 

conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the heater for operations different from those 

intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5. Service

− Have your heater serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. 

This will ensure that the safety of the heater is maintained.

WARNING: Diesel fuel is carcinogenic. Take care when transporting, refuelling and storage of 

diesel fuel. Always clean up fuel spills with regard to local legislative requirements.

WARNING: Before using this heater please read this OPERATING INSTRUCTION very 

carefully. This USER’S MANUAL has been designed to instruct you as to the proper manner in 

which to assemble, maintain, store, and most importantly, how to operate the heater in a safe 

and efficient manner.

DANGER: Improper use of this heater can result in serious injury or death from burns, fire, 

explosion, electrical shock, and/or carbon monoxide poisoning.

WARNING: Risk of Burns/Fire/Explosion!

− NEVER use fuels such as petrol, benzene, paint thinners, or other oil compounds in this heater 

(RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION)

− NEVER use this heater where flammable vapours may be present

− NEVER refill the heater’s fuel tank while heater is operating or still hot. This heater is 

EXTREMELY HOT while in operation

− Keep all combustible materials away from this heater.
Use only diesel or kerosene fuel according to EN 267. For details please refer to your fuel supplier 

or contact your dealer.

WARNING: Never leave the heater unattended while burning!

WARNING: Risk of Indoor Air Pollution!

− Use this heater only in well ventilated areas!

− Provide at least a three square foot (2,800 sq cm) opening of outside air for every  

25,000Kcal/hr of heater rating.

− People with breathing problems should consult a physician before using the heater.

− Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble flu-like 

symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have these symptoms, your 

heater may not be working properly.

− Get fresh air at once! Have the heater serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon 

monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, those with heart or lung problems, 

anaemia, or those under the influence of alcohol, or at high altitudes.

− Never use this heater in living or sleeping areas.

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