Propane safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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Make sure that the ignition key is in off position when
you do work on the propane tank.
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Only replace the propane tank when the ignition key
is in off position.
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Propane is flammable and the fumes are explosive.
Be careful to prevent injury, fire and explosion.
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Read all instructions on the product and on the
propane tank.
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Do not change the propane control equipment.
Changes to the propane control equipment can
cause dangerous levels of engine emissions.
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Do not breathe in the fuel fumes. The fuel fumes are
poisonous and can cause injury. Make sure that the
airflow is sufficient.
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Do not start the engine in an area without sufficient
airflow. Propane is heavier than air and can
accumulate in low areas. Not sufficient airflow
increases the risk of fire or explosion from sparks,
and the risk of injury from the fumes.
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Do not smoke near the product, the engine or the
propane tank.
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Do not put hot objects near the propane or the
engine.
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Keep the product away from sparks or flames.
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Examine the propane supply system for leaks
regularly. If there are leaks, do not start the engine
until the leaks are repaired.
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Do not keep propane tanks in a building. Propane
tanks must only be in a building during operation of
the product.
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Keep propane tanks in a safe area with sufficient
airflow.
Exhaust fumes safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
WARNING:
the engine contain carbon monoxide
which is an odourless, poisonous and
very dangerous gas. To breathe carbon
monoxide can cause death. Because carbon
monoxide is odourless and cannot be seen,
it is not possible to sense it. A symptom
of carbon monoxide poisoning is dizziness,
but it is possible that a person becomes
unconscious without warning if the quantity
or concentration of carbon monoxide is
sufficient.
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The exhaust fumes from
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Exhaust fumes also contain unburned hydrocarbons
including benzene.
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Long-term inhalation of exhaust fumes can cause
health problems.
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Exhaust fumes that you can see or smell also
contain carbon monoxide.
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Do not breathe in the exhaust fumes.
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The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and
may contain sparks which can start a fire. Always
keep firefighting equipment nearby. Never start the
product near combustible material.
Fire extinguisher
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Keep a fire extinguisher near during operation.
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Use a powder fire extinguisher of "ABE" class or a
carbon dioxide fire extinguisher of "BE" type.
Work area safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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It is the responsibility of the user to analyse the
surface to be treated. The user should make a risk
assessment on the basis of the information obtained
about the surface to be treated and take proper
precautions for the work to be performed.
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Do not use the product in fog, rain, strong winds,
cold weather, risk of lightning or other bad weather
conditions.
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Look out for persons, objects and situations that can
prevent safe operation of the product.
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Do not use the product in areas where fire or
explosions can occur. The product creates sparks
and flammable material can create ignition with the
dust or fumes.
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