After use
Cleaning
2.4 OPERATOR SAFETY WHILE USING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
Refueling
safety
Operating
safety
PORTABLE GENERATOR
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Store the machine properly when it is not being used. The machine should be
stored in a clean, dry location out of the reach of children.
When cleaning and servicing the machine.
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Keep the machine clean and free of debris such as leaves, paper, cartons, etc.
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Keep the labels legible.
When cleaning the machine.
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Do not clean the machine while it is running.
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Never use gasoline or other types of fuels or flammable solvents to clean the
machine. Fumes from fuels and solvents can become explosive, etc.
WARNING
Internal combustion engines present special hazards during operation and fueling.
Failure to follow the warnings and safety standards could result in severe injury or
death.
Read and follow the warning instructions in the engine owner's manual and
the safety guidelines below.
DANGER
Carbon monoxide. Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO). This is a poison you cannot see or
smell. If you can smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing CO. But even if you
cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO.
When refueling the engine:
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Do not smoke.
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Do not refuel if the generator is sitting in a truck fitted with a plastic bed liner.
Static electricity can ignite the fuel or fuel vapors.
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Do not refuel a hot or running engine.
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Do not refuel the engine near an open flame.
When refueling the engine, always:
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Refill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area.
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Replace the fuel tank cap after refueling.
When operating the generator:
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Check the fuel lines and the fuel tank for leaks and cracks before starting the
engine.
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Do not run the machine if fuel leaks are present or the fuel lines are loose.
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Do not run the engine near open flames.
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Do not start the engine if fuel has spilled or a fuel odor is present. Move the
machine away from the spill and wipe the machine dry before starting.
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Do not smoke while operating the machine.
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