7
9
、
Risk of injury and property damage when transporting generator
Hazard
What could happen
How to prevent it
Fire,
inhalation,
damage to
vehicle
surfaces
Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could result in
fire or breathing hazard, serious injury or
death can result. Fuel or oil leaks can damage
carpet, paint or other surfaces in vehicles or
trailers.
The generator is equipped with a fuel drain screw; adjust the screw to the off
position before transporting to avoid fuel leaks. Also make sure that the fuel cap
breather switch is located on the off (closed) position, failure to do this may result in
a fuel leakage during transporting. Transport spare fuel only in an approved fuel
container. Always place generator on a protective mat when transporting to protect
against damage to vehicle from leaks. Remove generator from vehicle immediately
upon arrival at your destination.
10
、
Risk from lifting
Hazard What
could
happen
How to prevent it
Lifting a very heavy
object.
Serious injury can
result from attempting
to lift too heavy an
object.
When lifting, always keep the object you are lifting near the vertical axis of your body. DO NOT
use you back to lift heavy loads. Crouch down, grab the top handle of unit and use your legs to
carry the weight. Keep the object as near the center of your body’s gravity as possible. Avoid
twisting your body when carrying the unit; instead, turn your whole body using your feet.
