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WARNING Running engine gives off carbon | WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL | ||||
monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. | • Turn generator engine OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes | ||||
Breathing carbon monoxide could result in death, |
| before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure | |||
serious injury, headache, fatigue, dizziness, |
| in tank. |
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vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea or fainting. | • Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors. | ||||
• Operate this product ONLY outdoors. |
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| • DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion. | ||||
• Install a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm near the | |||||
• | If fuel spills, wait u til it evaporates before starting engine. | ||||
bedrooms. |
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| • Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and | ||||
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through | |||||
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windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings. |
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• DO NOT operate this product inside any building, carport, | • | Check fuel l nes, | ank, cap and fittings frequently for cracks or | ||
porch, mobile equipment, marine applications, or enclosure, |
| leaks. Replace f necessary. | |||
even if windows and doors are open. |
| • | DO NOT light a igarette or smoke. | ||
WARNING The engine exhaust from this pr duct | forWHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT | ||||
• | Ens re spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner are in | ||||
contains chemicals known to the State of Calif rnia to | |||||
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cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. | • DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. | ||||
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WARNING Certain components in this product and | WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT | ||||
• DO NOT operate this product inside any building, carport, | |||||
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| porch, mobile equipment, marine applications, or enclosure. | |||
related accessories contain chemicals known to the State |
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of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other | • DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to | ||||
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. | |||||
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| • DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to “Choke” | |||
WARNING Storage batteries give off explosive |
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hydrogen gas during recharging. | WHEN TRANSPORTING, MOVING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT | ||||
Hydrogen gas stays near battery for a | • Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff | ||||
long time after batteryReproductionhas been | |||||
charged. Slightest spark could ignite hydrogen causing |
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• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to | |||||
explosion resulting in death, serious injury and/or | |||||
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property damage. |
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Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely | |||||
caustic. Contact with battery fluid could cause chemical | WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK | ||||
burns resulting in serious injury and/or property damage. | • Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes | ||||
• DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette |
| dryers, or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition | |||
during and for several minutes after charging a battery. |
| source because they could ignite fuel vapors. | |||
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•Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber gloves.
•DO NOT continue to charge a battery that becomes hot or is
fully charged.
• DO NOT leave battery unattended.
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