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Never operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can develop. All ignition operations have to be
effected in an open or well-ventilated area.
Always remember that exhaust fumes are
toxic.
The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
can include but are not limited to the
following; Headaches, dizziness, nausea,
breathlessness, collapsing or loss of
consciousness.
Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms are
similar to flu, food poisoning, viral infections
and simply tiredness. It is quite common for
people to mistake this very dangerous
poisoning for something else.
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
DO NOT
use Petrol/Diesel powered equipment inside
any of the following; Home, garage, tent,
camper van, mobile home, caravan or boat.
DO NOT
use in an enclosed area or moving
vehicle. This is not exhaustive and if you are in
any doubt contact your dealer.
If you think you have or someone around you
has been affected by carbon monoxide
poisoning; Get them fresh air immediately,
CARBON MONOXIDE IS A COLOURLESS,
ODOURLESS GAS. INHALING THIS GAS
CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS
LONG-TERM HEALTH PROBLEMS SUCH
AS BRAIN DAMAGE.
DANGER!
!
Carbon Monoxide
DANGER
by leaving the affected area or by opening
doors and windows. If safe and practical to do
so make sure that the machine is turned off.
DO NOT
enter a room you suspect of having
carbon monoxide present – instead call the
emergency services.
Contact a Doctor immediately or go to
Hospital – let them know that you suspect
carbon monoxide poisoning.
General Fuel Safety
ALL FUELS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND
PETROL VAPOUR IS EXPLOSIVE. TAKE
EXTREME CARE WHEN HANDING FUEL.
KEEP FUEL OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION!
!
General Safety
• Do not smoke each time fuel is handled.
• ALWAYS avoid inhaling fumes.
• ALWAYS carry fuel in the correct and clearly
marked container.
• ALWAYS wear correct, suitable and fit for
purpose Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
suggested items are but not limited to safety
gloves, overalls.
• To avoid sparking or arcing, keep grounded
conductive objects – such as tools – away
from exposed, live electrical parts and
connections. These events could ignite fumes
or vapors.
• Do not operate the machine with known
leaks in the fuel system.
• Fire hazard - keep fuel away from all
sources of ignition for example heaters,
lamps, sparks from grinding or welding.
• DO NOT carry out hot work on tanks that
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General Safety
General Safety
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