General Safety Procedures - WEN POWER 56173 Owner's Manual

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DANGER

YOU IN MINUTES.

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO). This is a poison gas you cannot

see or smell. If you can smell the engine exhaust, you are breathing CO. But even

if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO.

• NEVER use an engine inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, or other partly enclosed

areas. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Using a fan or

opening windows and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air.

• ONLY use an engine outside and far away from windows, doors, and vents. These

openings can pull in engine exhaust.

Even if you use an engine correctly, CO may leak into the home. ALWAYS use a battery-

powered or battery-backup CO alarm in the home.

If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the engine has been running, move to fresh air

RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.

WARNING

State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

cause severe burns or even death, if ignited. A nearby open flame can lead to

explosion even if not directly in contact with gasoline.

• Do not operate near open flame.

• Do not smoke near engine.

• Always operate on a firm, level surface.

• Always turn engine off before refueling. Allow engine to cool for at least 2 minutes

before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.

• Do not overfill fuel tank. Gasoline may expand during operation. Do not fill to the

top of the tank. Allow for expansion.

• Always check for spilled fuel before operating.

• Empty fuel tank before storing or transporting the engine.

• Before transporting, turn fuel valve to off and disconnect spark plug wire.