DeWalt DG series - Breathing and Injury Hazards

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DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
 • Breathingexhaustfumescan
causeseriousinjuryordeath!
Engine exhaust contains high
levels of carbon monoxide
(CO), a poisonous gas you
cannot see or smell. You may
be breathing CO even if you
do not smell engine exhaust.
• NEVER use an engine inside
homes, garages, crawlspaces,
or other partly enclosed areas.
Deadly levels of carbon mon-
oxide can build up in these
areas. Using a fan or opening
windows and doors DOES
NOT supply enough fresh air.
 Only use outdoors and far
away from open windows,
doors and vents. These open-
ings can pull in engine exhaust.
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Keep children, pets and others
away from area of operation.
• Alwayskeeptheexhaustpipe
free of foreign objects.
DANGER: RISK OF INJURY OR PROP ER TY DAMAGE
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR STORING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Oilandfuelcanleakorspilland
could result in fire or breathing
hazard;seriousinjuryordeath
can result. Oil leaks will damage
carpet, paint or other surfaces
in vehicles or trailers.
• Nevertransportgeneratorwith
fuel in the fuel system, fuel
valve open or while generator is
in operation.
• Alwaysplacegeneratorona
protective mat when transport-
ing to protect against damage
to vehicle from leaks. Remove
generator from vehicle immedi-
ately upon arrival at your desti-
nation. Always keep generator
level and never lie on its side.
• TransportfuelonlyinanOSHA
approved container.