DeVillbiss Air Power Company GM1000 Risk Of Breathing - Inhalation Hazard, Gasoline, toxic carbon

RISK OF INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING GENERATOR

HAZARD

Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Surfaces

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

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 will damage carpet, paint or other surfaces in vehicles or trailers.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

If generator is equipped with a fuel shut-off valve, turn the valve to the off position before transporting to avoid fuel leaks. If generator is not equipped with a fuel shut-off valve, drain the fuel from tank before transporting. Transport fuel only in an OSHA approved 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 CAN HAPPEN
Gasoline	Breathing exhaust fumes will
engines produce	cause serious injury or death.
toxic carbon
monoxide
exhaust fumes.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

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 chil- dren, pets and others away from area of operating unit.

RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION

HAZARD WHAT CAN 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.

•Review and understand all of the operating instructions and warnings in this manual.

•Become familiar with the opera- tion and controls of the generator. Know how to shut it off quickly.

•Equip area of operation with a fire extinguisher certified to handle gasoline or fuel fires.

•Keep children or others away from the generator at all times.

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