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SAFETY RULES
DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE:
using a generator
indoors
CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES
.
NEVER use a generator 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 a generator outdoors and far away from open
windows, doors, and vents. These openings can
pull in generator exhaust. Even when you use a
generator correctly, CO may leak into the home.
ALWAYS use a battery-powered or battery-backup
CO alarm in your home. If you start to feel sick,
dizzy, or weak after the generator has been running,
move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You
could have carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER
Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair,
clothing and/or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
Operate equipment with guards in place.
DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become caught.
DANGER
Generator produces powerful voltage.
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
DO NOT use electrical cords that are worn, damaged
or frayed.
DO NOT operate generator in wet weather.
DO NOT allow children or unqualified persons to
operate or service the generator
Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in damp
areas and areas containing conductive material such
as metal decking.
Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator
from your electric utility and Notify your utility
company before connecting your generator to your
power system.
DANGER
Sparks can result in fire or electrical shock.
When servicing the generator:
Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it
cannot contact the plug.
DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed.
Use only approved spark plug testers.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Severe burns can
occur on contact.
Combustible material can catch fire on contact.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Avoid contact with hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Maintain at least 3 ft. (91.4 cm) of clearance on all
sides to ensure adequate cooling.
Maintain at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) of clearance from
combustible materials.
WARNING
Read this manual thoroughly before operating your
generator. Failure to follow instructions could result
in serious injury or death.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
