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ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
A generator produces dangerous electric
voltages and can cause a fatal electric
shock and will cause sudden illness, dizziness, and
incoherent actions.
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Despite the safe design of this GILLETTE genera-
tor, operating it carelessly, neglecting its normal
maintenance, or being ill informed of proper opera-
tions can cause possible serious injury or death.
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Avoid contact with bare wires, connection points,
etc., while generator is running.
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Do not touch any kind of electrical circuit while
standing in water, while barefooted, or while hands or
feet are wet or moist.
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Never wear any type of jewelry while working on a
generator. Jewelry will conduct electricity, causing
electric shock.
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If generator must be serviced while it is running,
stand on a dry, insulated surface from ground to re-
duce shock hazard. Never service a generator in the
rain or snow.
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Do not allow unqualified or ill-experienced per-
sons to operate or service generator.
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Remain alert at all times. Never work on a genera-
tor when you are physically or mentally fatigued.
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This generator is equipped with a ground terminal.
Always complete the grounding path from generator
to an external grounding source to prevent possible
electric shock.
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In case of electric shock, shut the generator down
at once. If this cannot be done, free the victim from
source of live electric power.
AVOID ANY DIRECT
CONTACT WITH VICTIM OR THE LIVE ELEC-
TRIC POWER
. Use a dry piece of wood, a dry rope,
or any other such non-conductive item, to free the
victim from source of power. If victim is semi or to-
tally unconscious, apply CPR (cardio-pulmonary re-
suscitation) and call for medical help immediately.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISON
A running engine produces a poisonous gas
from its muffler exhaust pipe. This is an odorless, in-
visible, and colorless poison that cannot easily be
detected. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause fa-
tigue, headache, dizziness, vomiting, fainting, and in
prolong conditions, even death.
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Operate generator only outdoors, where adequate
ventilation is available. Avoid generator installations
under decks, inside garages or carports, in base-
ment, along side home exterior within five feet of
home vent, roof overhang vent, a window that can be
opened, or other such home invasion points. Use
same precautions when installing generator at prop-
erty line, close to a neighbor’s home, or any buildings
that house animals.
POTENTIAL BURN OR FIRE
CONDITIONS
Contact with exhaust muffler and exhaust
pipe can result in serious burns.
Exhaust heat may ignite combustibles such as leaves
or other such debris that is allowed to accumulate
around base of generator where exhaust exits.
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Do not touch hot exhaust or engine parts, and
avoid hot exhaust gases.
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Keep at least a three foot clearance on all sides of
generator.
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Do not install generator any closer than five feet
from any combustibles or buildings with walls having
less than one hour, fire rating.
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Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Title 36, states
that generators must have a spark arrestor attached to
muffler outlet pipe, to eliminate sparks from engine
operation. USDA Forest Service standard #5100-C
requires spark arrestor protection when generator is
operated within federal parks and forests.
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Generator installation must always comply with
local codes, standards, laws, and regulations. Check
with your local fire department to learn of these pre-
cautions. Keep a fire extinguisher (rated “ABC” by
NFPA as appropriate use on generator fires) nearby,
at all times. Keep the extinguisher properly charged
and become familiar with its use
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DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
