Firman T09371 - Operation; 1. Location

OPERATION
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DANGER! Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that could kill
you in minutes. You CANNOT smell it , see it , or taste it. Even if you do not smell exhaust
fumes, you could still be exposed to carbon monoxide gas.
e Operate portable generator only outdoors and downwind at least 20 ft.(6 m) from occupied
spaces with exhaust pointed away to r educe the risk of carbon monoxide accumulating.
e Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide alarms with
battery back-up according to the manufacturer's instructions. Smoke alarms cannot detect
carbon monoxide gas.
e Do not run this portable generator inside homes, garages , basements, crawlspaces, sheds, or
other partially-enclosed spaces e ven if using fans or opening doors and windows for ventilation.
Carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these spaces and can linger for hours, even after this
product has shut off.
e If you start to feel sick, dizzy, weak or your home's carbon monoxide alarm sounds, get to fresh air
right away. Call emergency services. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm(s
Install carbon monoxide alarms
inside you r home. Without
working carbon monoxide
alarms, you will no t realize you
are getting sick and dying from
carbon monoxide poisoning.
Prevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning
Use outdoors and downwind at least 20 ft. (6 m) from any home.
Point exhaust away from all homes a nd occupied s paces.
En g li sh
Install CO alarms inside your home.
To better educate you rs elf about all carbon monoxide risks,
go to www.takeyourgeneratoroutside.com .
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