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Overfilling the fuel | Spilled fuel and its vapors can | Use care in filling the tank to | |||
tank – fuel | become ignited from hot | avoid spilling fuel. Make sure | |||
spillage. | surfaces or sparks. | fuel cap is secured tightly and | |||
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| check engine for fuel leaks | ||
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| before starting engine. Move | ||
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| generator away from refueling | ||
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| area or any spillage before | ||
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| starting engine. Allow for fuel | ||
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| expansion. Keep maximum fuel | ||
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| level ¼ inch below the tip of the | ||
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| fuel tank. Never refuel with the | ||
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| engine running. | ||
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Fire, Inhalation, | Fuel or oil can leak or spill and | If generator is equipped with a | |||
Damage to | could result in fire or breathing | fuel | |||
Vehicle Surfaces | hazard, serious injury or death | to the off position before | |||
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| can result. Fuel or oil leaks will | transporting to avoid fuel leaks. | ||
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| damage carpet, paint or other | If generator is not equipped with | ||
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| surfaces in vehicles or trailers. | a fuel | ||
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| fuel from tank before transport- | ||
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| ing. Transport fuel only in an | ||
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| OSHA approved container. | ||
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| Always place generator on a | ||
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| protective mat when transport- | ||
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| ing to protect against damage to | ||
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| vehicle from leaks. Remove | ||
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| generator from vehicle immedi- | ||
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| ately upon arrival at your desti- | ||
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| nation. | ||
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Gasoline | Breathing exhaust fumes will | Operate generator in clean, dry, | |||
engines produce | cause serious injury or death. | well ventilated area. Never | |||
toxic carbon |
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monoxide |
| such as garages, basements, | |||
exhaust fumes. |
| storage, sheds, or in any | |||
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| location occupied by humans or | ||
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| animals. Keep children, pets and | ||
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| others away from area of operat- | ||
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| ing unit. | ||
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| 5- ENG |
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| A01296 |
