Safety Information GP/GPS 5600A12 wc_si000237gb.fm1.4 Operator Safety while Using Internal Combustion EnginesRefueling safetyWhen refueling the engine:• Do not smoke.• Do not refuel if the generator is sitting in a truck fitted with aplastic bed liner. Static electricity can ignite the fuel or fuel vapors.• Do not refuel a hot or running engine.• Do not refuel the engine near an open flame.When refueling the engine, always:• Refill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area.• Replace the fuel tank cap after refueling.Operating safetyWhen operating the generator:• Check the fuel lines and the fuel tank for leaks and cracks beforestarting the engine.• Do not run the machine if fuel leaks are present or the fuel linesare loose.• Do not run the engine near open flames.• Do not start the engine if fuel has spilled or a fuel odor is present.Move the generator away from the spill and wipe the generatordry before starting.• Do not smoke while operating the machine.WARNINGInternal combustion engines present special hazards during operation and fueling.Failure to follow the warnings and safety standards could result in severe injury ordeath.f Read and follow the warning instructions in the engine owner’s manual and thesafety guidelines below.DANGERf Carbon monoxide. Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO). This is a poison you cannotsee or smell. If you can smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing CO. Buteven if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO.