WhAT CAN hAppEN
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Breathing exhaust fumes can cause
serious injury or death! Engine
exhaust contains high levels of
carbon monoxide (CO), a poison-
ous gas you cannot see or smell.
You may be breathing CO even if
you do not smell engine exhaust.
DANGER: RISK OF INjURY OR pROp ER TY DAmAGE WhEN
WhAT CAN hAppEN
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Oil and fuel can leak or spill and
could result in fire or breathing
hazard; serious injury or death
can result. Oil leaks will dam-
age carpet, paint or other sur-
faces in vehicles or trailers.
WhAT CAN hAppEN
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Touching exposed metal (muf-
fler and other engine parts)
can result in serious burns.
DANGER: RISK TO BREAThING (Asphyxiation)
TRANSpORTING OR STORING
WARNING: RISK OF hOT SURFACES
hOW TO pREVENT IT
NEVER use an engine inside
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homes, garages, crawlspaces,
or other partly enclosed areas.
Deadly levels of carbon mon-
oxide can build up in these
areas. Using a fan or open-
ing windows and doors does
NOT supply enough fresh air.
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Only use outdoors and far away
from open windows, doors
and vents. These openings
can pull in engine exhaust.
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Keep children, pets and others
away from area of operation.
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Always keep the exhaust pipe
free of foreign objects.
hOW TO pREVENT IT
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Never transport genera-
tor with fuel in the fuel sys-
tem, fuel valve open or while
generator is in operation.
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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. Always keep generator
level and never lie on its side.
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Transport fuel only in an
OSHA approved container.
hOW TO pREVENT IT
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Never touch any exposed metal
parts on generator during or
immediately after operation.
The generator will remain hot for
several minutes after operation.
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Do not reach around pro-
tective shrouds or attempt
maintenance until generator
has been allowed to cool.
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