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DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYxIATION)
WHat Can HappEn
HoW to prEVEnt It
• Breathing ex haust fumes can
cause se ri ous injury or death!
Engine exhaust contains high
levels of carbon monoxide
(CO), a poisonous gas you
cannot see or smell. You may
be breathing CO even if you
do not smell engine exhaust.
•
NEVER use an engine inside
homes, garages, crawlspaces,
or other partly enclosed areas.
Deadly levels of carbon mon-
oxide can build up in these
areas. Using a fan or opening
windows and doors DOES
NOT supply enough fresh air.
•
only
use outdoors and far
away from open windows,
doors and vents. These open-
ings can pull in engine exhaust.
•
Keep children, pets and others
away from area of operation.
• Always keep the exhaust pipe
free of foreign objects.
DANGER: RISK OF INjURY OR PROP ER TY DAMAGE
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR STORING
WHat Can HappEn
HoW to prEVEnt It
• Oil and fuel can leak or spill and
could result in fire or breathing
hazard; serious injury or death
can result. Oil leaks will damage
carpet, paint or other surfaces
in vehicles or trailers.
• Never transport generator with
fuel in the fuel system, fuel
valve open or while generator is
in operation.
• 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.
• Transport fuel only in an OSHA
approved container.
