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• CO Poisoning: Exhaust from engine contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that
can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and possible death if inhaled.
• Electric shock: Operating equipment in wet conditions or near water can cause
electric shock.
• Chemical Exposure: Cleaning chemical vapors or contact with skin may be hazardous.
• Fire/Explosion: Engine sparking can ignite fuel or other flammable liquids or vapors in
the vicinity. Hot exhaust from engine can ignite combustible materials.
• Burns: Generator engine is a hot surface that can cause burn injuries.
EQUIPMENT PROTECTION FACTS
Inspect Upon Delivery: FIRST! Inspect for missing or damaged
components. See "Initial Set-Up/Installation" section for where
to report missing or damaged parts.
Add Engine Oil: Engine is shipped
Manual" section of this manual for instructions on capacity and
viscosity recommendations.
Maintenance Schedule: Engine requires periodic inspection
and servicing to keep generator functioning efficiently. See
"Maintenance Schedule Summary" for frequency of servicing.
SPECIAL HAZARDS
without oil.
See the "Engine