Exhaust & Location Hazards; Fire Hazards; Fueling The Generator - Coleman CM04101 Manual

EXHAUST & LOCATION HAZARDS
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Never operate in an enclosed area or
indoors! NEVER use in the home, or
in partly enclosed areas such as
garages, even if doors and windows
are open! ONLY use outdoors and far
from open windows, doors, vents,
and in an area that will not
accumulate deadly exhaust.
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The engine exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide, which you cannot see
or smell. This poisonous gas, if breathed
in sufficient concentrations, can cause
unconsciousness or even death.
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Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling
and ventilating air is critical to correct
generator operation. Do not alter the
installation or permit even partial
blockage of ventilation provisions, as
this can seriously affect safe operation
of the generator. The generator MUST
be operated outdoors.
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This exhaust system must be properly
maintained. Do nothing that might
render the exhaust system unsafe or in
noncompliance with any local codes
and/or standards.
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The manufacturer recommends
installing a battery operated carbon
monoxide alarm indoors, according to
the manufacturers instructions.
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If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak
after the generator has been running,
move to fresh air IMMEDIATELY. See a
doctor, as you could have carbon
monoxide poisoning.
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FIRE HAZARDS

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Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and
its vapors are EXPLOSIVE. Do not
permit smoking, open flames, sparks
or heat in the vicinity while handling
gasoline.
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Never add fuel while unit is running
or hot. Allow engine to cool completely
before adding fuel.
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Never fill fuel tank indoors. Comply
with all laws regulating storage and
handling of gasoline.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always
allow room for fuel expansion. If tank
is over-filled, fuel can overflow onto a
hot engine and cause FIRE or an
EXPLOSION. Never store generator
with fuel in tank where gasoline vapors
might reach an open flame, spark or
pilot light (as on a furnace, water heater
or clothes dryer). FIRE or EXPLOSION
may result. Allow unit to cool entirely
before storage.
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Wipe up any fuel or oil spills
immediately. Ensure that no
combustible materials are left on or near
the generator. Keep the area
surrounding the generator clean and
free from debris and keep a clearance of
five (5) feet on all sides to allow for
proper ventilation of the generator.
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Do not insert objects through unit's
cooling slots.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive

FUELING THE GENERATOR

Use care when fueling the generator. Only fill
the fuel tank when the generator has cooled
entirely. Use fresh unleaded gasoline with a
minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of
87.
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