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Before Each Use – Fueling
Step Two: Fueling
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling
fuel. Use extreme care when handling gasoline.
1. Engine Off and
Cool
The engine must be off and allowed to cool at least two minutes before adding fuel.
WARNING:
A running engine is hot enough to ignite fuel. Never add fuel or remove gas
cap if engine is running or still hot.
2. Outdoor Location Fill fuel tank outdoors – never indoors.
WARNING:
Gasoline vapors can ignite if they collect inside an enclosure. Explosion can
result.
3. Remove Gas Cap
Remove engine gas cap.
4. Add Gasoline
Add gasoline through fill opening from a UL listed
container.
Important Safety Instructions:
•
Use approved container
. NEVER pump fuel
directly into engine at gas station. Static charge can
build and ignite fuel. Use a UL listed fuel container
to transfer gas to the engine.
•
Don't overfill
. DO NOT overfill the gas tank.
Allow at least 1/2" of empty space below the fill neck
to allow for fuel expansion
•
Heat / flames / sparks
. Stay away from sources of
heat, flame, or sparks while adding fuel.
5. Spills / Splashes
Clean up fuel spills /splashes immediately.
1.
Move the log splitter away from spilled fuel on the ground.
2.
Wipe fuel off engine and wait 5 minutes for excess fuel to evaporate before starting engine.
3.
Gas soaked rags are flammable and should be disposed of properly.
4.
If gasoline is spilled on your skin or clothes, change clothes and wash skin immediately.
6. Replace Gas Cap Replace gas cap securely before starting engine.
7. Gasoline Storage Store extra gasoline in a cool, dry place in a UL listed, tightly sealed container.
