DeVillbiss Air Power Company Excell A16617 - Manual (Page 2)

2- ENG A16617
This product may not be equipped with a spark arresting muffl er.
If the product is not equipped and will be used around fl am ma ble
ma teri als, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush,
grass, or other similar items, then an ap proved spark arrester must be installed and
is legally required in the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes
section 130050 and/or sec tions 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Re sourc es
Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defi ned in section 4442,
and maintained in ef fec tive work ing order. Spark arresters are also required on some
U.S. For est Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and
or di nanc es.
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
Used without the safety
alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand.
This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please
read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not operate this unit until you have read and understand this
Operators Manual and the Engine Owners Manual for Safety,
Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Spilled gas o line and it’s vapors
can be come ignited from cigarette
sparks, electrical arcing, exhaust
gases and hot engine components
such as the muffler.
• Shut off en gine and allow it to cool
before adding fuel to the tank.
• Use care in fill ing tank to avoid
spilling fuel. Move pressure washer
away from fueling area before
starting en gine.
• Heat will ex pand fuel in the tank
which could result in spillage and
pos si ble fire explosion.
• Fill tank to 1/2" (12.7 mm) below
bottom of fi ller neck to provide space
for fuel expansion.