Firman P01202, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING
Unintentional sparking
could cause fire or
electric shock resulting
in death or serious
injury.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO
YOUR GENERATOR
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and place the wire where it cannot
contact spark plug.
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WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
Use approved spark plug tester.
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DO NOT check for spark with spark plug
removed.
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WARNING
NEVER operate generator without protective
housing or covers.
DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or
anything that could be caught in the starter
or other rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
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DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage
amperage capacity.
Start generator and let engine stabilize
before connecting electrical loads.
NOTE:
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CAUTION
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity
could damage generator and/or electrical devices
connected to it.
Connect electrical loads in OFF position,
then turn ON for operation.
Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect
from generator before stopping generator.
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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.
DO NOT handle generator or electrical
cords while standing in water, while
barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
DO NOT
allow unqualified persons or
children to operate or service generator.
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WARNING
Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire,
resulting in death or serious injury and/or
property damage.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns
resulting in serious injury.
DO NOT
touch hot parts and
AVOID
hot
exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
It is a violation of California Public Resource
Code, Section 4442, to use or operate the
engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered,
or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as
defined in Section 4442, maintained in
effective working order. Other states or
federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer,
retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark arrester
designed for the exhaust system installed on
this engine.
Replacement parts must be the same and
installed in the same position as the original
parts.
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When using generator for backup power,
notify utility company.
Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
in any damp or highly conductive area,
such as metal decking or steel work.
DO NOT
touch bare wires or receptacles.
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English Customer Service: 1-844-FIRMAN1
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