Porter-Cable PCG6500 - Manual (Page 5)

5 - ENG
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 monox-
ide (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 monoxide 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 openings can pull in
engine exhaust.
• Keep children, pets and others
away from area of operation.
• Always keep the exhaust pipe free
of foreign objects.
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; seri-
ous injury or death can result. Oil leaks
will damage carpet, paint or other sur-
faces 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 pro-
tective mat when transporting to
protect against damage to vehicle
from leaks. Remove generator from
vehicle immediately upon arrival
at your destination. Always keep
generator level and never lie on its
side.
• Transport fuel only in an OSHA
approved container.
rISK OF HOT SUrFAcES
WHAT cAN HAppEN HOW TO prEVENT IT
• Touching exposed metal (muffler and
other engine parts) can result in seri-
ous burns.
• Never touch any exposed metal
parts on generator during or imme-
diately after operation. The gen-
erator will remain hot for several
minutes after operation.
• Do not reach around protective
shrouds or attempt maintenance
until generator has been allowed to
cool.