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Tie back or wear protective head covering to contain long hair.
WARNING! Keep engine away from flammable objects and other
hazardous materials.
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The fuel and its vapors used to power this unit are highly flammable and could explode resulting
in serious injury or death.
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Never fill or drain fuel tank indoors.
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Never overfill fuel tank. If fuel spills, move the unit at least 30 feet away from the spill and wipe
up any remaining fuel on the unit before starting the engine.
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Never smoke while operating or fueling this unit.
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Never operate or store this unit near an open flame, heat, or any other ignition source.
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Generator should have at least 5 feet of clearance from buildings or other equipment during
operation.
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Keep engine free of grass, leaves, or grease which are flammable.
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When adding or draining fuel, unit should be turned off for at least 2 minutes to cool before
removing fuel cap.
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If unit has been running then the fuel cap is under pressure, remove slowly.
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To keep fuel from spilling, secure unit so it cannot tip while operating or transporting.
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When transporting unit, disconnect the spark plug wire and make sure the fuel tank is empty with
the fuel shut-off valve turned to the off position.
WARNING! Pull cord recoils rapidly and pulls arm towards engine faster than you
can let go which could result in injury.
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To avoid recoil, pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
WARNING! Avoid contacting hot areas of this unit.
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Use caution around the muffler, cylinder, and other engine parts as they can be extremely hot.
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Allow hot components to cool before touching.
WARNING! This generator produces a very high voltage which could
result in burns or electrocution causing serious injury or death.
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Never handle the generator, electronic devices, or any cord while standing in water, while
barefoot, or when hands or feet are wet.
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Always keep the generator dry. Never operate generator in rain or under wet conditions.
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Never plug electronic devices into generator having frayed, worn, or bare wires. Never touch bare
wires or make contact with receptacles.
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Never permit a child or unqualified person to operate generator. Keep children a minimum of 10
feet away from the generator at all times.
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If using the generator for back up power, notify the utility company.
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If connecting generator to a building’s electrical system for standby power, you must use a
qualified electrician to install a transfer switch. Failure to isolate the generator from the power
utility could result in serious injury or death to electric utility workers.