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OPERATE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
WARNING
Handle charged fire extinguisher cylinders with care. DO NOT Jar or expose cylinder to
temperatures above 140°F (60°C). Failure to follow this warning may cause an explosion, resulting
in serious Injury or death to personnel.
Portable fire extinguisher Is a dry chemical fire extinguisher. DO NOT use on trash, wood, or
paper fires. Dry chemical fire extinguishers are not effective on these fires.
a.
Remove fire extinguisher (1) from storage
b.
Break seal (3) on fire extinguisher (1).
c.
Hold fire extinguisher (1) level.
d.
Take fire extinguisher (1) as close as
possible to fire and point directly at base of flames.
e.
Press down on button (4) to release fire
extinguisher (1) contents.
f.
Tag fire extinguisher (1) with word
EMPTY.
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