DeWalt DW168F Instruction Manual page 4

DANGER: RISk Of ExPlOSION OR fIRE
What can happEn
• Spilled gasoline and it's
vapors can be come ignited
from sparks from smoking
products, electrical arcing,
exhaust, flame, gas es and
hot engine components such
as the muffler.
• Heat will expand fuel in the
tank which could result in
spillage and pos si ble fire
explosion.
• Non-functioning or missing
spark-arresting muffler may
cause fire.
hoW to prEVEnt It
• Shut off engine and allow it to
cool before removing cap and
adding fuel to the tank.
• Use care in filling tank to avoid
spill ing fuel. Make sure the
cap is secure and move unit
away from fueling area before
starting en gine.
• Keep maximum fuel level
below the shoulders on the
debris screen to allow for
expansion.
• Make sure spark-arresting
muffler is in place and not
damaged.
• Replace spark-arresting
muffler if damaged
or missing.
• Combustible materials
which come into contact
with hot engine parts can
become ignited.
• Improperly stored fuel could
lead to acciden tal ignition.
Fuel im prop er ly secured
could get into the hands of
children or oth er un qual i fied
persons.
• Unattended operation
of this product could
result in personal injury
or property damage. To
reduce the risk of fire, do
not allow the engine to
operate unattended.
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• Add fuel outdoors in a well
ventilated area. Make sure
there are no sources of
ignition, such as smoking
products near refueling
location.
• Operate engine in a clean,
dry, well ventilated area a
minimum of 48" (1.2 m) from
any building, object or wall.
Do not operate unit indoors
or in any confined area.
• Operate engine in an open
area away from dry brush,
weeds or other combustible
materials.
• Store fuel in an OSHA-
ap proved con tain er, in a
se cure location away from
work area.
• Always remain in attendance
with the engine when it is
operating.