Porter-Cable N030679 - Manual (Page 5)

5 - ENG
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 poison-
ous 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 open-
ing windows and doors does
NOT supply enough fresh air.
• Only use outdoors and far away
from open windows, doors
and vents. These openings
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 dam-
age carpet, paint or other sur-
faces in vehicles or trailers.
• Never transport genera-
tor with fuel in the fuel sys-
tem, 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.
WARNING: RISK OF hOT SURFACES
WhAT CAN hAppEN hOW TO pREVENT IT
• Touching exposed metal (muf-
fler and other engine parts)
can result in serious burns.
• Never touch any exposed metal
parts on generator during or
immediately after operation.
The generator will remain hot for
several minutes after operation.
• Do not reach around pro-
tective shrouds or attempt
maintenance until generator
has been allowed to cool.