SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS USED
This manual contains information that must be read and
understood before using the equipment. When you come to
an area that has one of the following symbols, pay particular
attention and make certain to heed the safeguard.
This symbol indicates a potential hazard
that may cause serious injury or loss of life.
Important safety information will follow.
This symbol indicates a potential hazard
to you or to the equipment. Important
information that tells how to prevent
Attention
damage to the equipment or how to avoid
causes of minor injuries will follow.
Danger of fire from flammable fumes and
liquids
Danger of explosion from flammable fumes
and liquids.
Danger of injury from coming into contact
with or the inhalation of hazardous vapors.
Danger of injury from burns.
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Notes give important information which
should be given special attention.
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SAFETY HAZARDS
HAZARD: EXPLOSION OR FIRE
Flammable fumes and liquids, such as propane or
gasoline, can explode or ignite and cause serious
injury.
PREVENTION:
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Do not use equipment unless fully trained and qualified.
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Do not allow open containers of flammables within 25 ft
(7.6 m) of equipment. Do not operate equipment within 10
ft (3 m) of any structure, combustible material, or other gas
cylinders.
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Shut off all burners when adding fuel (propane gas or
gasoline) to equipment.
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Immediately close the tank shut-off valve if you smell
propane gas. Extinguish all open flames. If gas odor
continues, keep away from equipment and immediately
call the fire department from a safe distance.
•
Follow lighting instructions for the burner and torch.
•
Do not heat thermoplastic traffic marking compound
material above 450° F (232° C)
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Fire extinguisher equipment shall be present and working.
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Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and
gasoline.
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