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Risk of injury and property damage when transporting generator
Hazard
What could happen
How to prevent it
Fire, inhalation, damage
to vehicle surfaces
Fuel or oil can leak or spill and
could result in fire or breathing
hazard, serious injury or death
can result. Fuel or oil leaks can
damage carpet, paint or other
surfaces in vehicles or trailers.
The generator is equipped with a fuel drain valve,
turn the valve to the off position before transporting to
avoid fuel leaks. Transport fuel only in an approved fuel
container. Always place generator on a protective mat
when transporting to protect against damage to vehicle
from leaks. Remove generator from vehicle immediately
upon arrival at your destination.
Risk of breathing – inhalation hazard
Hazard
What could happen
How to prevent it
Gasoline engines
produce toxic carbon
monoxide exhaust
fumes.
Breathing exhaust fumes will
cause serious injury or death.
Operate generator in clean, dry, well ventilated area.
Never operate unit in enclosed areas such as garages,
basements, storage, sheds, or in any location occupied
by humans or animals. Keep children, pets and others
away from area of operating unit.
Risk of unsafe operation
Hazard
What could happen
How to prevent it
Operation of generator
in careless manner.
All sources of energy include
the potential for injury. Unsafe
operation or maintenance of your
generator could lead to serious
injury or death to you or others.
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Review and understand all of the operating
instructions and warnings in this manual.
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Become familiar with the operation and controls of
the generator. Know how to shut it off quickly.
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Equip area of operation with a fire extinguisher
certified to handle gasoline or fuel fires.
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Keep children or others away from the generator at
all times.
Operating generator
while suspended
Generator will not operate properly
and will cause damage to the
generator and could cause serious
injury or death to you or others.
Never operate generator while suspended or in an
unlevel position. Always operate generate on a flat, level
surface.
