Product Manual

Use a portable container to fill the tank. NEVER fill the engine’s petrol tank directly from the fuel pump –

the engine’s tank is not grounded and the high velocity flow of petrol from a fuel pump can cause static

electric build-up. Use an approved portable container to transfer to the engine’s tank.

TYPICAL SOURCES OF STATIC ELECTRIC HAZARDS DURING FUELLING

The following objects can accumulate a static electric charge and cause an ignition spark in typical

fuelling situations:

Ungrounded tanks/containers.

 Any ungrounded fuel tank or container can accumulate a static electric charge as a result of

contact with other objects or friction during transportation. This static electricity can discharge

as a spark to the grounded petrol dispenser nozzle as the nozzle is first brought close to the

tank/container at the beginning of the fuelling process.

Flowing petrol.

 People are not aware that petrol accumulates static electric charge while flowing through a hose

or pipe. This charge then transfers to and accumulates in the gas tank or container that is being

filled. The total amount of charge accumulation depends on the amount of gas pumped into the

container, the speed with which it is pumped, and whether or not the tank/ container is

grounded. If sufficient static electric charge accumulates in the fuel tank or container during the

fuelling process, the tank/container may discharge a spark to the grounded petrol dispenser

nozzle.

 The person dispensing the petrol can carry a static electric charge on their body, typically

resulting from contact with their car seat or electronics. The static electricity can discharge a

spark between that person’s hand and either the grounded dispenser nozzle or the fuel tank

opening.

In addition to SAFETY ALERTS listed above, there could also be numerous symbols alerting the operator

that specific safety measures are required to safely operate this tool. Learn these SAFETY SYMBOLS as

well as the SAFETY ALERTS to prevent injury to the operator and to bystanders.

READ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Read and understand tool labels, safety warnings

And precautions in this manual BEFORE operating the tool. Failure to follow WARNINGS

Could result in serious injury or even death to the operator and/or bystanders.

FIRE HAZARD: Heat from engine exhaust can ignite combustible materials,

building structures or gas tanks resulting in a fire. Place the tool on a flat surface

a safe distance from buildings or other combustible material. Ensure the

exhaust is directed away from the tool.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK: This stool products hazardous electrical voltage. Read and

become familiar with this manual’s WARNINGS and CAUTIONS so that it is

Installed and used properly.

WEAR APPROVED EYE PROTECTION: This tool has rotating and moving parts that

Could become airborne if damaged. Always wear approved eye protection when

Operating equipment with moving parts. Safety glasses must conform to the

Requirements of Australian National Standards and provide protection against flying

Particles from both front and side.

POISONOUS FUMES: This tool uses a gasoline powered engine that produces