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John Deere AC-G6000DY User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

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CARBON MONOXIDE - POISONOUS GAS

Use generator outdoors, away from open windows, vents, or

doors.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide - a poisonous

gas that can kill you. You CAN NOT smell or see this gas.
Never use a generator in enclosed or partially-enclosed spaces.

Generators can produce high levels of carbon monoxide very quick-

ly. When you use a portable generator, remember that you cannot

smell or see carbon monoxide. Even if you can’t smell exhaust

fumes, you may still be exposed to carbon monoxide.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using a generator, get to

fresh air RIGHT AWAY. DO NOT DELAY. The carbon monoxide from

generators can rapidly lead to full incapacitation and death.
If you experience serious symptoms, get medical attention immedi-

ately. Inform medical staff that carbon monoxide poisoning is sus-

pected. If you experienced symptoms while indoors, have someone

call the fire department to determine when it is safe to re-enter the

building.
NEVER operate the generator in an explosive atmosphere, near

combustible materials or where ventilation is not sufficient to carry

away exhaust fumes.

Exhaust fumes can cause serious injury or

death.
NEVER use a generator indoors, including in homes, garages,

basements, crawl spaces, and other enclosed or partially-enclosed

areas, even with ventilation. Opening doors and windows or using

fans will not prevent carbon monoxide build-up in the home.
Follow the instructions that come with your generator. Locate the

unit outdoors and away from doors, windows, and vents that could

allow the carbon monoxide gas to come indoors.
ONLY run generator outdoors and away from air intakes.
NEVER run generator inside homes, garages, sheds, or other semi-

enclosed spaces. These spaces can trap poisonous gases EVEN

IF you run a fan or open doors and windows.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the generator,

shut if off and get fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may

have carbon monoxide poisoning.
Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon

monoxide alarms with battery back-up in your home, according to

the manufacturer’s installation instructions. The carbon monoxide

alarms should be certified to the requirements of the latest safety

standards for carbon monoxide alarms. (UL 2034, IAS 6-96, or CSA

6.19.01).
Test your carbon monoxide alarm frequently and replace dead bat-

teries.