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 fuel |
to Vehicle Surfaces | result in fire or breathing hazard, serious | tap, turn the lever of this valve to the off |
| injury or death can result. Fuel or oil | position before transporting to avoid fuel |
| leaks can damage carpet, paint or other | leaks. Transport fuel only in an approved |
| surfaces in vehicles or trailers. | fuel container. Always place generator |
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| on a protective mat when transporting |
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| to protect against damage to vehicle |
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| from leaks. Remove generator from |
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| vehicle immediately upon arrival at your |
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| 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, well |
carbon monoxide exhaust fumes. | serious injury or death. | ventilated area. Never operate unit in |
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| enclosed areas such as garages, |
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| basements, storage, sheds, or in any |
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| location occupied by humans or animals. |
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| Keep children, pets and others away |
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| from area of operating unit. |
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Risk of unsafe operation
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Operation of generator in | All sources of energy include the | • Review and understand all of the |
careless manner. | potential for injury. Unsafe operation | operating instructions and warnings in |
| or maintenance of your generator could | 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 the |
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| generator at all times. |
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