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WARNING -
This generator does not meet U.S. Coast
Guard Regulation 33CFR-183 and should not be used in
marine applications. Failure to use the appropriate U.S.
Coast Guard approved generator could result in death
or serious injury and/or property damage.
WARNING -
Starter cord kickback (a rapid retraction)
will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you
can let go which could cause broken bones, fractures,
bruises, or sprains resulting in serious injury.
•
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resis-
tance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
•
NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged in and turned on.
WARNING -
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flam-
mable and explosive which could cause burns, fire
or explosion resulting in death, serious injury and/or
property damage.
ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
•
Turn generator engine OFF and let it cool at least
2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap
slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
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Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors only.
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DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expan-
sion.
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If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
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Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot
lights, heat, and any other ignition sources.
•
Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings frequently
for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
•
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
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Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner
are in place.
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DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
•
DO NOT operate this product inside any building,
carport, porch, mobile equipment, marine applica-
tions, or enclosure.
•
DO NOT tip engine or equipment at an angle which
could cause fuel to spill.
•
DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to
“OFF” position.
WHEN TRANSPORTING, OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
•
Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTY and
with the fuel valve OFF.
•
DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which
cause fuel to spill.
•
Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN
TANK
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Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters,
clothes dryers, or other appliances that have light
or other ignition source because they could ignite
fuel vapors.
WARNING -
Generator voltage could cause electrical
shock or burn resulting in death or serious injury.
•
Use approved transfer equipment to prevent back
feed by isolating generator from electric utility
workers.
•
When using generator for backup power, notify util-
ity company.
•
Use a ground fault circuit interrupter in any damp
or highly conductive area, such as metal decking or
steel work.
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DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
•
DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which
are worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
•
DO NOT operate generator in the rain or wet
weather.
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DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while
standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands
or feet are wet.
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DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to
operate or service generator.
WARNING -
Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combus-
tibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire, re-
sulting in death, serious injury and/or property damage.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting
in serious injury.
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DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust
gases.
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Allow equipment to cool before touching.
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