Risk of injury and property damage when transporting generator
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Fire, Inhalation, Damage | Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could | The generator is equipped with a |
to Vehicle Surfaces | result in fire or breathing hazard, | fuel drain valve, turn the valve to the |
| serious injury or death can result. Fuel | off position before transporting to |
| or oil leaks can damage carpet, paint | avoid fuel leaks. Transport fuel only |
| or other surfaces in vehicles or trailers. | in an approved fuel container. Always |
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| place generator on a protective mat |
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| when transporting to protect against |
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| damage to vehicle from leaks. Remove |
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| generator from vehicle immediately |
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| upon arrival at your destination. |
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Risk of breathing - inhalation hazard
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Gasoline engines produce toxic | Breathing exhaust fumes will cause | Operate generator in clean, dry, |
carbon monoxide exhaust fumes | serious injury or death. | well ventilated area. Never operate |
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| unit in enclosed areas such as garages, |
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| basements, storage, sheds, or in |
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| any location occupied by humans or |
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| animals. Keep children, pets and others |
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| away from area of operating unit. |
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Risk of unsafe operation
Hazard | What could happen | How to prevent it |
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Operation of generator | All sources of energy include the | • Review and understand all of the |
in careless manner | potential for injury. Unsafe operation or | operating instructions and warnings |
| maintenance of your generator could | in this manual. |
| lead to serious injury or death to you | • Become familiar with the operation |
| or others. | and controls of the generator. Know |
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| how to shut it off quickly. |
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| • Equip area of operation with a fire |
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| extinguisher certified to handle |
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| gasoline or fuel fires. |
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| • Keep children or others away from |
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| the generator at all times. |
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