Most home gardeners work with gas-powered equipment to maintain their gardens. But gasoline is a toxic, highly flammable product that can harm you, the environment and your equipment if used carelessly.
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Start by filling your equipment’s gas tank before you begin using it. Avoid filling a hot piece of equipment and never add fuel to any machine that is still running. There have been cases of severe injuries sustained while fueling a hot piece of equipment because of the gas igniting after being spilled on the muffler or other hot engine component.In a situation where the gas ignites, you will likely be burned before having time to react.
It is a good idea to leave the neck of the tank or container empty. Slowly remove the filler caps during warm weather as pressure can build up inside the tank or gas can. It is safer to release this pressure slowly to avoid getting any spray on you or in your eyes. Wear safety glasses while fueling to add another measure of safety.
Gasoline tends to carry a static electric charge and this charge can build up on the can as it is being filled. If the can is sitting on concrete or the ground, the static charge can safely flow away. Since plastic is an insulator, static electricity can build up. A spark can then occur between the gas can and the fuel nozzle and ignite the gasoline vapor near the open mouth of the gas if conditions are right.
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