iPower SC2000iA, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
POISONOUS GAS HAZARD .
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a poisonous gas that
could kill you in minutes. You
CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste
it. Even if you do not smell exhaust
fumes, you could still be exposed
to carbon monoxide gas.
Operate this product ONLY outside far away
from windows, doors and vents to reduce
the risk of carbon monoxide gas from
accumulating and potentially being drawn
towards occupied spaces.
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Install battery-operated carbon monoxide
alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide alarms
with battery back-up according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. Smoke alarms
cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.
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DO NOT run this product inside homes,
garages, basements, crawlspaces, sheds, or
other partially-enclosed spaces even if using
fans or opening doors and windows for
ventilation. Carbon monoxide can quickly
build up in these spaces and can linger for
hours, even after this product has shut off.
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ALWAYS place this product downwind and
point the engine exhaust away from
occupied spaces. If you start to feel sick,
dizzy, or weak while using this product, shut
it off and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a
doctor. You may have carbon monoxide
poisoning.
Avoid other generator hazards.
READ MANUAL BEFORE USE.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
WARNING
Certain components in this product and related
accessories contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
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If you start to feel sick , dizzy or weak
while using the portable generator , you
may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
Get out side to fresh air immediately and
call 911 for emergency medical attention.
Very high levels of CO can rapidly cause
victims to lose consciousness before they
can rescue themselves. DO NOT attempt to
shut off the generator before moving to
fresh air. Entering an enclosed space where
a generator is or has been running may put
you at greater risk of CO poisoning.
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