GT POWER GT3500SE, Operating Instructions Manual

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GT3500SE
Safety Information
Read this manual carefully and become
familiar with your generator. Know its
applications, its limitations and any
hazards involved.
Throughout this brochure, on tags and
decals affixed to the generator, DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE marks
are used to alert personnel with special
instructions about a particular operation that
may be hazardous if performed incorrectly,
or carelessly. Observe them carefully. Their
definitions are as follows:
DANGER:
indicates a hazard which,
if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: indicates a hazard which,
if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: indicates a hazard which,
if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTE: covers some practices which
may not be related to personal injury.
A running engine gives off carbon monox-
ide, an odourless, colourless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide could result
in death,serious injury, headache, fatigue,
dizziness,vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea or fainting.
• Operate this product ONLY outdoors.
• Install a battery operated carbon monoxide
alarm near the bedrooms.
• Keep exhaust gas away from entering a
confined area through windows, doors,
ventilation intakes, or other openings.
• NEVER operate this product inside any
building, carport, porch, mobile equipment,
marine applications, or enclosure, even if
windows and doors are open.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: Fuel and its vapours are
extremely flammable and explosive
which could cause burns, fire or
explosion resulting in death, serious
injury and/or property damage .
When Adding or Draining Fuel
• Turn 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 NOT 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 NOT light a cigarette or smoke.