Safety Information
GP 2500A
10
1.3
Operator Safety while using Internal Combustion Engines
Internal combustion engines present special hazards during operation
and fueling. Read and follow the warning instructions in the engine
owner’s manual and the safety guidelines below. Failure to follow the
warnings and safety standards could result in severe injury or death.
1.3.1
NEVER use this generator inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open. Only use OUTSIDE and far away from
windows, doors, and vents. Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU
IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a
poison you cannot see or smell.
1.3.2
NEVER use a generator inside an enclosed area such as a tunnel or a
trench.
1.3.3
Do not smoke while operating the machine.
1.3.4
Do not smoke when refueling the engine.
1.3.5
Do not refuel a hot or running engine.
1.3.6
Do not refuel the engine near an open flame.
1.3.7
Do not spill fuel when refueling the engine.
1.3.8
Do not run the engine near open flames.
1.3.9
Do not start the engine if fuel has spilled or a fuel odor is present. Move
the generator away from the spill and wipe the generator dry before
starting.
1.3.10 Refill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area.
1.3.11 Replace the fuel tank cap after refueling.
1.3.12
ALWAYS check the fuel lines and the fuel tank for leaks and cracks
before starting the engine. Do not run the machine if fuel leaks are
present or the fuel lines are loose.
WARNING
