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4. Maintenance and storage.
– Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
– Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an
open flame or spark.
– Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
– To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol
compartment and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
– Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
– Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
– If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
5.2 HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION CONCERNING THE USE
OF FUELS
Fuels are inflammable and explosive. Reduce the risk of explosion and fire by:
– Turning off and cooling the motor down before filling the tank with fuel.
– Refrain from smoking and starting open fires when handling fuels.
– Store and mix fuels in approved and correspondingly labelled canisters.
– Store fuels in closed containers. Keeping in mind that fuels may evaporate at room
temperature and collect on the floor of closed rooms (risk of explosion).
– Start the device at least nine metres away from any stored fuels or flammable liquids.
Fuels are toxic, they contain substances that have an immediate toxic effect and may cause
permanent damage to your health. Take all precautionary measures to prevent your body from
absorbing any of these substances:
– Refill tank and siphon fuels only outdoors or in well-ventilated rooms.
– Do not inhale fuel fumes.
– Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
– Wear gloves when transferring fuel.
– When fuel has come into contact with your clothes, change them immediately. Clean your
clothes before putting them back on.
– Store fuels out of the reach of children.
When handled inappropriately, fuels may cause damage to the environment:
– Transfer fuel carefully. Fuel must never trickle into the ground or the sewage system.
– Dispose of any remaining fuel in an appropriate manner. Never dispose of fuel with regular
household waste.
– Fuels may be stored only for a limited time. Purchase only such quantities that can be used up
within a few months.
5. HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
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