Porter-Cable CH250 instruction manual Risk of Breathing Inhalation Hazard

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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE

ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.

Risk of Injury and Property Damage When

Transporting Generator

HAZARD

WHAT COULD HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

 

 

 

Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle

Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could

If generator is equipped with a fuel

Surfaces

result in fire or breathing hazard, seri-

shut-off valve, turn the valve to the

 

ous injury or death can result. Fuel or oil

off position before transporting to

 

leaks will damage carpet, paint or other

avoid fuel leaks. If generator is not

 

surfaces in vehicles or trailers.

equipped with a fuel shut-off valve,

 

 

drain the fuel from tank before trans-

 

 

porting. Transport fuel only in an OSHA

 

 

approved container. Always place

 

 

generator on a protective mat when

 

 

transporting to protect against dam-

 

 

age 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 car-

Breathing exhaust fumes will cause se-

Operate generator in clean, dry, well

bon monoxide exhaust fumes.

rious injury or death.

ventilated area. Never operate unit

 

 

in enclosed areas such as garages,

 

 

basements, storage, sheds, or in any

 

 

location occupied by humans or ani-

 

 

mals. Keep children, pets and oth-

 

 

ers away from area of operating unit.

 

 

 

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Contents Instruction Manual Generator Model SpecificationWarranty Important Safety Instructions Safety Guidelines DefinitionsRisk of Electrocution and Fire Risk of Electrocution and Fire cont’d Area Risk of FireRisk of Breathing Inhalation Hazard Generator Risk of Unsafe OperationRisk of Moving Parts Risk of HOT SurfacesRisk from Lifting Obtaining Electricity from the Generator AssemblyRemove Generator from Carton Grounding the GeneratorGenerator Capacity OperationBefore Start UP Know Your GeneratorStopping Engine Connecting Electrical LoadsGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Generator MaintenanceEngine Preparation StorageDetermining Wattage Requirements Wattage CalculationsApplication Guide Appliance or Load Device Typical Device Wattage Total Household Wattage CalculatorProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting GuideENG Generator Quick Facts