Safety & Use | Briggs & Stratton Safety Instructions  | Steel Gas Cans

 

Briggs & Stratton Safety Instructions (PDF Files):

 

Safety & Use

Warning: Read carefully all warnings and instructions on the containers before using.

Never use gas to start a fire. May cause severe injury or death.

Never pour gas on a fire. May cause severe injury or death.

Keep out of the reach of Children.

Gas is harmful or fatal if swallowed. If swallowed do not induce vomiting. Call your physician or emergency services (911) immediately.

Store and use in well ventilated areas.

Do not use your mouth to siphon gas.

Keep gasoline away from ignition sources like heat, sparks, and flames.

Do not smoke when handling gasoline.

Shut off the vehicle’s engine. Disable or turn off any auxiliary sources of ignition such as a camper or trailer heater, cooking units, or pilot lights.

Portable containers must be placed on the ground, and the nozzle must stay in contact with the container when filling, to prevent buildup and discharge of static electricity. Do not fill a container in or on a vehicle, including in car trunks or truck beds. Placing the container on the ground minimizes any static electricity buildup that could lead to a spark and cause a fire.

Fill the container at a slow rate. This will decrease the chance of static ignition buildup and minimize incidents of spillage or splattering.

Manually control the nozzle valve throughout the filling process.

Keep your face away from the nozzle or container opening.

Avoid prolonged breathing of gasoline vapors.

Never siphon gasoline by mouth. Do not put gasoline in your mouth—gasoline can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. If someone swallows gasoline, do not induce vomiting. Contact a doctor immediately.

Keep gasoline away from your eyes and skin, because it may cause irritation.

Use gasoline only in open areas that get plenty of fresh air.

Never use gasoline to wash your hands.

Remove gasoline-soaked clothing immediately.

Fill container no more than 95 percent full to allow for expansion.

If gasoline spills on the container, make sure that it has evaporated before you place the container in your vehicle.

Use gasoline as a motor fuel only.