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DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Breathingexhaustfumes
will cause se ri ous injury or
death!
Engine exhaust con-
tains high levels of carbon
monoxide (CO), a poison-
ous gas you cannot see or
smell. You may be breath-
ing CO even if you
smell engine exhaust.
• 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.
• use outdoors and far
away from open windows,
doors and vents. These
openings can pull in engine
exhaust.
•
Keep children, pets and others
away from area of operation.
• Alwayskeeptheexhaust
pipe free of foreign object
DANGER: RISK OF INJURY OR PROP ER TY DAMAGE
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR STORING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Oilandfuelcanleakorspill
and could result in fire or
breathing hazard; serious
injury or death can result.
Oil and fuel leaks will damage
carpet, paint or other surfaces
in vehicles or trailers. Spilled
oil and fuel increases risk of
injury.
• Nevertransportenginewith
fuel in the fuel system, fuel
valve open, or while engine is in
operation.
• Alwaysplaceengineon
a protective mat when
transporting to protect against
damage to vehicle from leaks.
Remove engine from vehicle
immediately upon arrival at your
destination. Always keep engine
level and never lie on its side.
• TransportfuelonlyinanOSHA
approved container.