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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information
that is very important to know and
understand. This information is
provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help
recognize this information, observe the
following symbols.
Danger
indicates
an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in death or serious
injury.
Warning
indicates
a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, COULD result in death or
serious injury.
Caution
indicates
a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, MAY result in minor or
moderate injury.
Notice
indicates
important
information, that if not followed, may
cause damage to equipment.
NOTE:
Information that requires special
attention.
General Safety Information
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
The engine exhaust
from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
You
can
create
dust when you cut, sand, drill
or grind materials such as
wood, paint, metal, concrete,
cement, or other masonry. This dust
often contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wear protective
gear.
EMISSIONS
Engines that are
certifi ed to comply
with U.S. EPA emission regulations for
SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are
certifi ed to operate on regular unleaded
gasoline, and may include the following
emission control systems: (EM) Engine
Modifi cations and (TWC) Three-Way
Catalyst (if so equipped).
Using a generator
indoors CAN KILL
YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust
contains carbon monoxide. This is a
poison you cannot see or smell.
• NEVER use inside a house or
garage, EVEN IF doors and windows
are open.
• Only use OUTSIDE and far away
from windows, doors and vents.
GENERAL SAFETY
• Before starting or
servicing any generator,
read and understand all
instructions. Failure to
follow safety precautions
or instructions can cause equipment
damage and / or serious personal
injury or death. Engine instructions
for these units are contained in
a separate manual. Retain all
manuals for future reference.
FUEL
AND
VAPORS
ARE EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!
Allow engine to cool at
least two (2) minutes before
refueling. Do not use gasoline / ethanol
blends with greater than 15% ethanol.
Never
operate
this generator in an explosive
or flammable atmosphere or
poorly ventilated area.
• Never use this generator for
any application other than that
specified by the manufacturer.
Never operate this generator under
conditions not approved by the
manufacturer. Never attempt to
modify this generator to perform
in any manner not intended by the
manufacturer.
• For maintenance and repairs,
use only products and parts
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Be sure that the generator is
properly grounded to an external
ground path prior to operation.
Refer to the section entitled
"Grounding Instructions" for
proper grounding procedures.
• Be sure that the generator is
operated only by persons who
have read and understand these
instructions.
• Be sure that the generator is placed
on a flat level surface prior to and
during operation. The generator
must not slide or shift during
operation.
• Keep all persons away from the
generator during operation.
• Do not allow persons wearing
loose clothing or jewelry to start
or operate the generator. Loose
clothing or jewelry may become
entangled in moving components,
causing equipment damage and or
personal injury.
• Keep all persons away from parts
that move or become hot during
operation.
• Be sure all powered devices are
shut off prior to connecting them
to the generator.
• Keep the generator clean and well
maintained at all times.
• Be sure that all tools and appliances
are in good repair and are properly
grounded. Use devices that have
three prong power cords. If an
extension cord is used, be sure
that it has three prongs for proper
grounding.
Do not operate this
generator on wet
surfaces or in the rain.
Shut off the engine
and disconnect the
spark plug wire before performing any
service or maintenance to the unit.
• Use only unleaded fuel. Do not
refill the fuel tank while the engine
is running. Use precautions to
prevent fuel spillage during refills.
Be sure the fuel tank cap is securely
in place before starting the engine.
Clean up any spilled fuel before
starting the engine. Allow engine
to cool for at least two minutes
before refueling. Do not add fuel
while smoking or if unit is near
any sparks or open flames. Do not
overfill tank - allow room for fuel
to expand. Always keep nozzle in
contact with tank during fueling.
• This generator may be used for
emergency stand-by service. In
such cases, a manual transfer
switch must be installed between
the electric utilities meter and the
electrical distribution box. This
switch should be installed by a
licensed electrician.
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