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9. MAINTENANCE
9.7 RISK OF INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING
GENERATOR
9.8 RISK OF BREATHING – INHALATION HAZARD
9.10 RISK OF HOT SURFACES
9.9 RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
HAZARD
Fire, inhalation, damage
to vehicle surfaces
WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
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
valve, turn the valve to the off position
before transporting to avoid fuel leaks.
Transport 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.
HAZARD
Gasoline engines
produce toxic carbon
monoxide exhaust
fumes.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
Breathing exhaust fumes will cause serious
injury or death.
Operate generator in clean, dry, well
ventilated area.
Never operate unit in enclosed areas such as
garages, basements, storage, sheds, or in
any location occupied by humans or
animals. Keep children, pets and others
away from area of operating unit.
HAZARD
Contact with hot engine
and generator
components.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
Contact with hot surfaces, such as engines
exhaust components, could result in serious
burns.
During operation, touch only the control
surfaces of the generator. Keep children
away from the generator at all times. They
may not be able to recognize the hazards of
this product.
HAZARD
Operation of generator
in careless manner.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
All sources of energy include the potential
for injury. Unsafe operation or
maintenance of your generator could lead
to serious injury or death to you or others.
• Review and understand all of the
operating instructions and warnings in
this manual.
• Become familiar with the operation and
controls of the generator. Know how to
shut it off quickly.
• Equip area of operation with a fire
extinguisher certified to handle gasoline
or fuel fires.
• Keep children of others away from the
generator at all times.
Operating generator
while suspended
Generator will not operate properly and
will cause damage to the generator and
could cause serious injury or death to you
or others.
Never operate generator while suspended
or in an unlevel position. Always operate
generate on a flat, level surface.
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