Porter-Cable H1000IS-W instruction manual RISK OF FIRE Continued

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RISK OF FIRE (Continued)

RISK OF FIRE (Continued)

HAZARD

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

check engine for fuel leaks

 

 

 

before starting engine. Move

 

 

 

generator away from refueling

 

 

 

area or any spillage before

 

 

 

starting engine. Allow for fuel

 

 

 

expansion. Keep maximum fuel

 

 

 

level ¼ inch below the tip of the

 

 

 

fuel tank. Never refuel with the

 

 

 

engine running.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RISK OF INJURY AND PROPERTY

 

 

 

 

DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERATOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAZARD

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 shut-off valve, turn the valve

Vehicle Surfaces

hazard, serious injury or death

to the off position before

 

 

can result. Fuel or oil leaks will

transporting to avoid fuel leaks.

 

 

damage carpet, paint or other

If generator is not equipped with

 

 

surfaces in vehicles or trailers.

a fuel shut-off valve, drain the

 

 

 

fuel from tank before transport-

 

 

 

ing. Transport fuel only in an

 

 

 

OSHA approved container.

 

 

 

Always place generator on a

 

 

 

protective mat when transport-

 

 

 

ing to protect against damage to

 

 

 

vehicle from leaks. Remove

 

 

 

generator from vehicle immedi-

 

 

 

ately upon arrival at your desti-

 

 

 

nation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RISK OF BREATHING - INHALATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAZARD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAZARD

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gasoline

Breathing exhaust fumes will

Operate generator in clean, dry,

engines produce

cause serious injury or death.

well ventilated area. Never

toxic carbon

 

operate unit in enclosed areas

monoxide

 

such as garages, basements,

exhaust fumes.

 

storage, sheds, or in any

 

 

 

location occupied by humans or

 

 

 

animals. Keep children, pets and

 

 

 

others away from area of operat-

 

 

 

ing unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5- ENG

 

 

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