The engine exhaust from this
product, certain components in this product and
related accessories contain chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handing.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
•
Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner
are in place.
• DO NO
T crank engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
•
Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or
with fuel valve OFF
.
• DO
NO
T tip engine or equipment at angle which
cause fuel to spill.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN TRANSPORTING, OR REPAIRING
EQUIPMENT
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH
FUEL IN TANK
Starter cord kickback (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
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid
kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged in and turned on.
Fuel and its vapors are
extremely flammable and
explosive which could cause
burns, fire or explosion
resulting in death, serious injury and/or property
damage.
•
T
urn generator engine OFF and let it cool at
least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen
cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NO
T overfill tank, Allow space for fuel
expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before
starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot
light, heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings
frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
• DO NO
T light a cigarette or smoke.
• DO NO
T operate this product inside any
building, carport, porch, mobile equipment,
marine applications, or enclosure.
• DO NO
T tip engine or equipment at angle
which cause fuel to spill.
• DO NO
T stop engine by moving choke control
to “OFF” position.
•
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.
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
utility company.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter in any
damp or highly conductive area, such as metal
decking or steel work.
• DO NO
T touch bare wires or receptacles.
• DO NO
T use generator with electrical cords
which are worn, frayed, bare or otherwise
damaged.
• DO NO
T operate generator in the rain or wet
weather.
• DO NO
T handle generator or electrical cords
while standing in water, while barefoot, or while
hands or feet are wet.
• DO NO
T allow unqualified persons or children
to operate or service generator.
This generator does not meet U.S. Coast Guard
Regulation 33CFR-183 and can not be used
on marine applications. Incorrect use of the
appropriate U.S. Coast Guard approved generator
could result in death or serious injury and/or
property damage.
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