RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (Continued)

HAZARD

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

Operation of unit

Attempting to use the unit

Do not operate generator with

when damaged,

when it has been damaged, or

mechanical or electrical

or with guards or

when it is not functioning

problem. Have unit repaired by

panels removed.

normally could result in fire or

an Authorized Service Center.

 

 

electrocution.

 

 

 

 

 

Removal of guarding could

Do not operate generator with

 

 

expose electrically charged

protective guarding removed.

 

 

components and result in

 

 

 

 

 

electrocution.

 

 

 

 

 

RISK OF FIRE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAZARD

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

 

 

 

Attempting to

Gasoline and gasoline vapors

Turn engine off and allow it to

fill the fuel tank

can become ignited by coming

cool before adding fuel to the

while the engine

in contact with hot components

tank. Equip area of operation

is running.

such as the muffler, engine

with a fire extinguisher certified

 

 

exhaust gases, or from an

to handle gasoline or fuel fires.

 

 

electrical spark.

 

 

 

Sparks, fire, hot

Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or

Add fuel to tank in well

objects

other hot objects can cause

ventilated area. Make sure there

 

 

gasoline or gasoline vapors to

are no sources of ignition near

 

 

ignite.

the generator.

Improper storage

Improperly stored fuel could

Store fuel in a OSHA approved

of fuel

lead to accidental ignition. Fuel

container designed to hold

 

 

improperly secured could get

gasoline. Store container in se-

 

 

into the hands of children or

cure location to prevent use by

 

 

other unqualified persons.

others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inadequate

Materials placed against or near

Operate generator in a clean, dry,

ventilation for

the generator or operating the

well ventilated area a minimum of

generator

generator in areas where the

four feet from any building, object

 

 

temperature exceeds 104° F. am-

or wall. DO NOT OPERATE

 

 

bient (such as storage rooms or

UNIT INDOORS OR IN ANY

 

 

garages) can interfere with its

CONFINED AREA.

 

 

proper ventilation features caus-

 

 

 

 

 

ing overheating and possible ig-

 

 

 

 

 

nition of the materials or build-

 

 

 

 

 

ings.

 

 

 

Tampering with

Engine speed has been factory

Never attempt to “speed-up”

factory set

set to provide safe operation.

the engine to obtain more per-

engine speed

Tampering with the engine speed

formance. Both the output

settings.

adjustment could result in

voltage and frequency will be

 

 

overheating of attachments and

thrown out of standard by this

 

 

could cause a fire.

practice, endangering

 

 

 

attachments and the user.

 

 

 

 

 

D28512

4- ENG

 

 

 

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H450IS specifications

The Porter-Cable H450IS is a high-performance, lightweight electric hammer drill designed to meet the needs of both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. Renowned for its versatility and durability, the H450IS is ideal for various applications including drilling in wood, metal, and masonry, as well as for driving screws efficiently.

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