UNDERSTANDING PROPANE
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SAFETY WARNINGS FOR PROPANE UNITS
NOTE: Use propane only in containers specically
designed and approved for this unit. Propane is a
combustible gas, it is colorless and thus invisible
to the naked eye. Propane has a harmless odorant
added so that it is possible to smell it. The user
should be familiar with the smell of propane
(smells like sulfur or rotten eggs). If at any time the
smell of propane is identied, turn the engine o.
If the leak persists, remove the propane canister.
Never attempt to operate a unit that has a
suspected leak. Always remove the propane
canister from any unit that has a suspected leak.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Burning propane makes Carbon Monoxide (CO).
CO is invisible, has no smell and can kill you.
Operating your trimmer in an enclosed area can
be dangerous.
1. Use only in well ventilated areas. If you
experience headache, drowsiness, or nausea,
turn unit o and get fresh air quickly.
2. Never use where people are sleeping.
3. Follow unit instructions for proper use.
HANDLING & STORAGE
1. Keep out of reach of children.
2. Never expose cylinder to heat, sparks, or ame.
Never leave in direct sunlight. Never store at
temperatures above 120 degrees F° (49 C).
3. Never store in living spaces.
4. Always use cylinder until it is completely empty.
5. Never rell a disposable cylinder. Relling may
cause an explosion. Federal law forbids
transportation if relled, a penalty up to
$500,000, and 5 years imprisonment
(49 U.S.C. 5124).
6. Never put in luggage or take on trains or aircraft.
7. To discard, contact local refuse hauler or recycle
center. Never put in re or incinerator. Do not
puncture. If your cylinder was purchased with a
“Green Key” * or similar device, install it when
empty and cylinder may be recycled with other
steel items.
* Green Key- is a trademark of the Coleman company
NOTE: FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARD
The propane canister contains enough gas to
cause serious re, explosion, and burns. To reduce
chance of leak, re, or explosion, take the following
precautions:
BEFORE USE
1. Check cylinder and appliance seals. Never use
with damaged or missing seals. Discard cylinder
if dirt or rust particles are in valve area.
2. Turn unit o.
3. Attach cylinder outdoors away from pilot lights,
ames, sparks or other ignition sources. These
sources can ignite leaking gas.
4. Hand tighten only. Never use tools to tighten.
Over tightening can damage seals.
5. Check for leaks. Put soapy water on connections.
Look for bubbles. Listen for hiss of escaping gas.
Feel for extreme cold. Smell for rotten egg odor.
Do not use if leaking.
6. Read and follow appliance instructions.
DURING USE
Never use near pilot lights, ames, sparks, or other
ignition sources. They can ignite leaking gas.
AFTER USE
1. Turn unit o and let cool.
2. Detach cylinder when not in use.
3. Detach outdoors away from pilot lights, ames,
sparks, or other ignition sources, they can ignite
leaking gas.
4. Replace cap to keep valve clean.
IN CASE OF FIRE
1. Leave area quickly and call 911 or your local re
department for help.
2. Let cylinder burn out.
WARNING:
PROPANE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE, AND ITS VAPORS
CAN EXPLODE IF IGNITED.
