wc_tx003567gb_FM10.fm19Mobile Generator Safety Information1.5 Operator Safety while Using Internal Combustion EnginesOperatingsafetyWhen running the engine:■ Keep the area around exhaust pipe free of flammable materials.■ Check the fuel lines and the fuel tank for leaks and cracks before starting theengine. Do not run the machine if fuel leaks are present or the fuel lines areloose.When running the engine:■ Do not smoke while operating the machine.■ Do not run the engine near sparks or open flames.■ Do not touch the engine or muffler while the engine is running or immediatelyafter it has been turned off.■ Do not operate a machine when its fuel cap is loose or missing.■ Do not start the engine if fuel has spilled or a fuel odor is present. Move themachine away from the spill and wipe the machine dry before starting.RefuelingsafetyWhen refueling the engine:■ Clean up any spilled fuel immediately.■ Refill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area.■ Re-install the fuel tank cap after refueling.■ Use suitable tools for refueling (for example, a fuel hose or funnel).When refueling the engine:■ Do not smoke.■ Do not refuel a hot or running engine.■ Do not refuel the engine near sparks or open flames.WARNINGInternal combustion engines present special hazards during operation and fueling.Failure to follow the warnings and safety standards could result in severe injury ordeath.► Read and follow the warning instructions in the engine owner’s manual and thesafety guidelines below.DANGERExhaust gas from the engine contains carbon monoxide, a deadly poison.Exposure to carbon monoxide can kill you in minutes.► NEVER operate the machine inside an enclosed area, such as a tunnel, unlessadequate ventilation is provided through such items as exhaust fans or hoses.
