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PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS
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1.
Gasoline presents a hazard of fire or ex-
plosion. Gasoline is flammable. Its va-
por is explosive.
• Keep fuel out of children’s reach.
• Refuel generator in a well-vented
area. Do not fill fuel tank in the dark.
Do not refuel while engine is run-
ning. Unhook all electrical loads and
shut off engine before refueling.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. Always al-
low room for fuel to expand. If you
overfill tank, fuel can overflow onto
hot generator. This can cause fire or
explosion. After refueling, tightly
close fuel tank cap.
• Do not spill fuel. Fuel or fuel vapor
may ignite. If fuel spills, make sure
area is dry before starting engine.
• Never smoke in refueling area. Never
allow open flames or sparks in area.
• Store fuel in approved container.
Store fuel in a well-vented area free
of open flames or sparks.
2.
Guard against fire hazard. Keep opera-
tion area well-vented. Keep generator
at least three feet away from any ob-
ject. Do not place flammable objects
near generator.
• Do not use generator where flam-
mable vapors are present. Some va-
pors are heavier than air. These va-
pors settle in low-lying places.
• Do not use generator in enclosed
spaces. This includes motor home or
RV generator compartments.
3.
Guard against electric shock. Generator
produces high voltage. This high voltage
can cause severe electric shock. Only re-
sponsible adults should use generator.
• Properly ground generator before
starting.
• Never let anyone operate or service
generator without proper instructions.
• Avoid contact with live terminals or
bare wires.
• Do not use generator outdoors in rain
or snow.
• Do not use generator near standing
water or snow.
• Do not use if generator is wet or damp.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas. Overexposure will cause loss
of consciousness and will lead to death. Use
only in well-vented areas. Make sure area
has plenty of free-moving, fresh, outside
air. Never run generator in an enclosed or
confined area. Never run generator inside
occupied building.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
Early signs
of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
flu, with headaches, dizziness, and nausea.
If you have these signs, get fresh air at
once! Some people are more affected by
carbon monoxide than others. These in-
clude pregnant women, persons with heart
or lung disease or anemia, those under the
influence of alcohol, and those at high alti-
tudes. Make certain you read and under-
stand all warnings. Keep this manual for
reference. It is your guide to safe and proper
operation of this generator.
Safety information appears throughout these
instructions. Pay close attention to them.
Below are definitions for the safety infor-
mation listed throughout this manual.
DANGER
:
indicates a hazard which will cause
severe personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage if you ignore warning.
WARNING:
indicates a hazard which can cause
severe personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage if you ignore warning.
CAUTION:
indicates a hazard which will or
can cause minor personal injury or property
damage if you ignore warning.
SAFETY
INFORMATION
• Do not use generator in highly con-
ductive areas. These areas include
metal decking and steelwork.
• Only use grounded extension cords.
• Do not use any worn or damaged
electric cords. Electric shock or dam-
age to generator may result.
• Do not wear damp clothing or wet
shoes when using generator.
4.
Guard against burns. Hot engine parts
can cause severe injury. Use caution
and remain alert when using generator.
• Keep children and animals away from
generator while it is running or hot.
• Keep all covers and shields in place.
Keep them tightly secured.
• The muffler becomes very hot during
operation. The muffler remains hot for
a while after shutdown. Do not touch
muffler while it is hot. Do not let muf-
fler touch anything flammable. Let en-
gine cool before transporting or storing.
5.
Have standby installation to home or build-
ing performed by a licensed electrician. Do
not let anyone else wire into a utility cir-
cuit. Personal injury, equipment damage,
or damage to home could occur.
6.
Never connect generator to any existing
electrical circuits. The generator output
will back-feed into the utility power line.
This may electrocute a power company
line repair person. Also, if generator is
powering electrical circuits, the chance
of an electrical fire exists.
7.
Battery gives off explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flames, and cigarettes away. Do
not remove or install battery cables when
engine is cranking or running. Only ser-
vice or use battery in a well-vented area.
8.
Battery contains sulfuric acid. Battery
acid is poisonous if swallowed. Con-
tact with skin or eyes may cause severe
burns. Do not tilt generator with bat-
tery installed. Tilting could cause bat-
tery acid to spill. Wear protective cloth-
ing and face shield when servicing.
Keep out of children’s reach.
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual and the engine owner’s
manual carefully. Become famil-
iar with this generator before try-
ing to operate or service it. Know
its uses, limitations, and any haz-
ards involved. Improper use of
generator can cause severe in-
jury or death from explosion, fire,
burns, electrical shock, or car-
bon monoxide poisoning.
